bassackwards

It seems that none of my parts came with instructions and I'll be swapping caliper, bracket, rotor.

I have a pin with a c clip in one box, a tube of grease in another, with 0 directions on how it all fits together.

A tutorial would be fabulous if anyone has a link

vetteoz

To what ????????????????

J55 / C5 / aftermarket ...................

bassackwards

J55. I think I figured it out. Seems kind of weak with only a single skinny pin holding everything together

pcolt94

It's the same as your 12" system. Just unbolt the brackets and bolt on the new brackets (I think about 160 ft lbs). Then remove you old calibers one at a time trying not to let air in line. Use new crush washers and tighten. Installs just like your old system you took off

It's not the one pin that bothers me, it's that one lonely "C" clip

don hall

http://www.wikihow.com/Replace-Disc-Brakes

bassackwards

I found it easiest to install the pads into the calipers and get them into the brackets on the workbench. I planned to install the whole "loaded" assembly in one motion but learned they sent me the wrong bracket

pcolt94

That is how it is done, caliper and pads rotated into the bracket (but you need the right bracket).

I would not put the pads in the caliper and then install on to the brake line. The reason is you might make a mess or drip fluid and get the on the new pads. If you make a mess, the caliper will be much easier to clean. Then install your pads.

When doing a brake job, always work clean. Get the mechanical done, then when all is ready and cleaned up (including your hands), install the pads and rotors.

bassackwards

Is this clean enough?



I put the old caliper back on so that the fluid would not drip out.

bassackwards

Left side finished! After loads of troubles and direction changes I'm happy with the end result.

JimZRyd

Looks good! Maybe take an extra couple minutes and sand and paint those hubs...rust is a b*%€#!

WVZR-1

How did you make out with your re-threading operation to the FOMOCO brackets? I'd think since you didn't mention it again it went well! yes/No?

mtwoolford

I put a dab of RTV on the end of he pin and C clip. Pretty much eliminates any possiblity of the C clip dislodging itself.

bassackwards

It was expensive.