'95 brake pad replacement
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Drifting
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
'95 brake pad replacement
I'm awaiting my FSM's to arrive from ebay, but the intermittant brake squeal from the L\R brake shoe is annoying. I'd like to do the job monday night, I know the manuals won't be here in time. Can anyone post the brake pad replacement procedures front and rear from the FSM so I can get this thing done?
Btw, the rear calipers are unlike any I've seen before....parking brake cable, spring, etc...
Thanks in advance,
Mike
Btw, the rear calipers are unlike any I've seen before....parking brake cable, spring, etc...
Thanks in advance,
Mike
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From: Port Angeles WA
I just replaced mine on a 92. If they're similiar they really aren't too hard once you know how they come apart.
The front brakes pads are a little harder than the rear but not that bad. Look for the pin that holds the caliber in place. It has a snap ring in one end thst you remove. Once the pin is out the caliber should swing out so that you can remove the old pads. Install the new pads the way the old ones came out. You need to remove some of the brake fluid before trying to compress the pistons so the new pads will fit. There's a special tool that you can use to compress the pistons but a 6" C-clamp will work. I used a large pair of water pump pliers.
The rear calibers are held in place with a bolt and a 14mm nut. The rear works much the same as the front.
Don't forget to support the caliber with something rather than letting it hang loose by the brake line hose.
The front brakes pads are a little harder than the rear but not that bad. Look for the pin that holds the caliber in place. It has a snap ring in one end thst you remove. Once the pin is out the caliber should swing out so that you can remove the old pads. Install the new pads the way the old ones came out. You need to remove some of the brake fluid before trying to compress the pistons so the new pads will fit. There's a special tool that you can use to compress the pistons but a 6" C-clamp will work. I used a large pair of water pump pliers.
The rear calibers are held in place with a bolt and a 14mm nut. The rear works much the same as the front.
Don't forget to support the caliber with something rather than letting it hang loose by the brake line hose.
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From: Rumford Rhode Island
Just replaced my front pads Thur. '96 with the stock J55 brakes. Used the Brembo pads. Now it seems easy but Thur it was a nightmare. There is no snap bolt thingy on my caliper. Caliper must come completely off. The bracked that holds the caliper on was tricky after the new pads were installed. Had to put one pad in to hold the bracket, then the other pad. Took a while to figure that out.
New pads were very hard to pop in place, but maybe that's just a Brembo issue. Had to press them in with the c-clamp, no way I had the hand strength to do it. But I appear to be the only one with a problem. Everone else says it's easy! You probably will find it easy too. Pm me if you have trouble. Good luck.
New pads were very hard to pop in place, but maybe that's just a Brembo issue. Had to press them in with the c-clamp, no way I had the hand strength to do it. But I appear to be the only one with a problem. Everone else says it's easy! You probably will find it easy too. Pm me if you have trouble. Good luck.
Melting Slicks
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From: Castro Valley CA
No. You need 15mm and 17mm open box wrenches. Loosen the top nuts, remove pads, push back piston, install pads and tighten nuts. Its a 15 minute job. Only loosen the nuts on the top side of the caliper. The springs do not get in the way(parking brake off.)
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The job is simple.
For the front, remove the e-clip off the caliper pin, slide pin out, remove caliper. Remove old pads. Remove master cylinder cap, compress the pistons(you can leave the old pads in for this), replace with new pads, note the proper orientation before removing old ones. Slide caliper back in bracket, slide pin in, replace washer and clip and you're done.
For the rear, remove the two caliper bolts(I Think they are 15mm), lift caliper up and towards you, compress the piston with old pads in place, replace with new pads. Bolt caliper back on.
Replace cap on master cylinder.
Put wheels on and go drive.
For the front, remove the e-clip off the caliper pin, slide pin out, remove caliper. Remove old pads. Remove master cylinder cap, compress the pistons(you can leave the old pads in for this), replace with new pads, note the proper orientation before removing old ones. Slide caliper back in bracket, slide pin in, replace washer and clip and you're done.
For the rear, remove the two caliper bolts(I Think they are 15mm), lift caliper up and towards you, compress the piston with old pads in place, replace with new pads. Bolt caliper back on.
Replace cap on master cylinder.
Put wheels on and go drive.
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Drifting
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From: 2010 C6 Grand Sport Convertible
As an updated, I did the pads on all four wheels last night with the help of ya'll that answered this thread. It was very easy. Once I did one wheel, the other side flew. I have to p\u two new e clips this morning since I don't feel comfortable with re-using the old, slightly bent ones.
Thanks again guys!
Mike
Thanks again guys!
Mike
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
As an updated, I did the pads on all four wheels last night with the help of ya'll that answered this thread. It was very easy. Once I did one wheel, the other side flew. I have to p\u two new e clips this morning since I don't feel comfortable with re-using the old, slightly bent ones.
Thanks again guys!
Mike
Thanks again guys!
Mike
