Help installing ceramic pads
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Racer
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Help installing ceramic pads
I bought Delco pads for my ZO6 and according to my research it seems to be a relatively each switch; remove top and bottom bolts on the caliper and slip the pads into place.
Am I missing something or is there something I should be aware of? Any DYI site anyone can refer me to?
Certainly not adverse to having a mechanic do it but wouldn't mind doing it myself.
Thanks, in advance, for any input.
John
Am I missing something or is there something I should be aware of? Any DYI site anyone can refer me to?
Certainly not adverse to having a mechanic do it but wouldn't mind doing it myself.
Thanks, in advance, for any input.
John
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From: Mount Laurel NJ
You only need to take of the top bolt and the caliper will slide back.
Remove the pads and push the pistons back with a C clamp and then grease the new pads with the lube in the box and put it all back together. I did mine last weekend. Very simple. Had both fronts done in 30 mins.
Remove the pads and push the pistons back with a C clamp and then grease the new pads with the lube in the box and put it all back together. I did mine last weekend. Very simple. Had both fronts done in 30 mins.
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Originally Posted by NJSGREYC5
You only need to take of the top bolt and the caliper will slide back.
Remove the pads and push the pistons back with a C clamp and then grease the new pads with the lube in the box and put it all back together. I did mine last weekend. Very simple. Had both fronts done in 30 mins.
Remove the pads and push the pistons back with a C clamp and then grease the new pads with the lube in the box and put it all back together. I did mine last weekend. Very simple. Had both fronts done in 30 mins.
Yep thats the way to do it.
Racer
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From: Harrisburg PA
Originally Posted by NEZO6
I bought Delco pads for my ZO6 and according to my research it seems to be a relatively each switch; remove top and bottom bolts on the caliper and slip the pads into place.
Am I missing something or is there something I should be aware of? Any DYI site anyone can refer me to?
Certainly not adverse to having a mechanic do it but wouldn't mind doing it myself.
Thanks, in advance, for any input.
John
Am I missing something or is there something I should be aware of? Any DYI site anyone can refer me to?
Certainly not adverse to having a mechanic do it but wouldn't mind doing it myself.
Thanks, in advance, for any input.
John
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