[Z06] changing brake rotors
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by john5
how hard is it to change the rotors on my z
The calipers bolt to a black bracket that reaches from behind the hub to the front. This bracket holds the caliper. You will find 2 bolts, 21MM I think, that secure each bracket. Remove those, no easy task, they are very tight, my impact wrench helped but it was tough to get in position. A 18 inch breaker bar did the trick.
Once loose, make sure you don't let the calipers and bracket hang from the brake line.
The rotors took a few taps from a hammer and off they went!
Repeat 3 more times and that is all it took. If your pads fall out just make sure you fit them in place the same way they came out.
Last edited by XotiK ZO6; Feb 23, 2005 at 02:47 PM.
Dogface
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The bolts he is talkiing about are metric, and I think 21MM. The book says 125 Ft lbs for the proper torque also use red locktite on the threads. You will also find little star like washers on one of the wheel studs if original rotors. These were put on to hold the rotors in place at the factory. You do not have to re-use them. 
Last edited by dwjz06; Feb 23, 2005 at 02:12 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by dwjz06
The bolts he is talkiing about are metric, and I think 21MM. The book says 125 Ft lbs for the proper torque also use red locktite on the threads. You will also find little star like washers on one of the wheel studs if original rotors. These were put on to hold the rotors in place at the factory. You do not have to re-use them.
Thanks for the correction on the size DWJZ!!
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Contact Sportbrakes.com for the best rotor deals. Going through this now on my 98 coupe
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Originally Posted by mbeeman350
Contact Sportbrakes.com for the best rotor deals. Going through this now on my 98 coupe
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1020161
Dogface
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Originally Posted by XotiK ZO6
Thanks for the correction on the size DWJZ!!
