Brake Time!!!!
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Brake Time!!!!
My 2k is shaking badly when I brake (front), so I decide to do the front brakes.
I purchased a low profile garage jack, a folding lug wrench, a set of driled and slotted rotors (NAPA), and a set of ceramix pads for my daily driver.
Got the pucks, and the torque wrench and looked for all the info in how to lift the car properly.
I did some brakes before in other cars, (RX7's, Venture Van, etc.)
Am I missing anything???
Any recommendations before I start?
Thank you in advance
I purchased a low profile garage jack, a folding lug wrench, a set of driled and slotted rotors (NAPA), and a set of ceramix pads for my daily driver.
Got the pucks, and the torque wrench and looked for all the info in how to lift the car properly.
I did some brakes before in other cars, (RX7's, Venture Van, etc.)
Am I missing anything???
Any recommendations before I start?
Thank you in advance
Melting Slicks
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2K,
The procedure is pretty simple, really.
You will need something to push the pistons back in. A big C clamp works fine.
The caliper bracket bolts can be tough to get off. Much easier if you turn the steering wheel full lock so the rotor front is facing out. Opposite for the other side. Big breaker bar helps. Do not use torque wrench for removing the bolts.
While you are in there would be a good time to change the brake fluid if it has not been changed in a while.
The procedure is pretty simple, really.
You will need something to push the pistons back in. A big C clamp works fine.
The caliper bracket bolts can be tough to get off. Much easier if you turn the steering wheel full lock so the rotor front is facing out. Opposite for the other side. Big breaker bar helps. Do not use torque wrench for removing the bolts.
While you are in there would be a good time to change the brake fluid if it has not been changed in a while.
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Thank you for the tips.
They're really apreciatted!!!!
I will contact a friend 'cause I do not know how to bleed the brakes properly, but nevertheless is a great idea.
Thank you again Dave
They're really apreciatted!!!!
I will contact a friend 'cause I do not know how to bleed the brakes properly, but nevertheless is a great idea.
Thank you again Dave
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Hi 2kbluevette -
Sounds like you've done your homework -
I did my 99 coupe a month ago or so.
Piece of cake.
There are some pics that might help you on this page I put up regarding painting your calipers -
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/caliper_painting.htm
I had heard many horror stories about removing the caliper mounting bracket bolts - but these came right off using a craftsman breaker-bar.
After that they practically fell apart. One of the easier brake jobs IMO.
best regards -
mqqn
Sounds like you've done your homework -
I did my 99 coupe a month ago or so.
Piece of cake.
There are some pics that might help you on this page I put up regarding painting your calipers -
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/caliper_painting.htm
I had heard many horror stories about removing the caliper mounting bracket bolts - but these came right off using a craftsman breaker-bar.
After that they practically fell apart. One of the easier brake jobs IMO.
best regards -
mqqn
Last edited by mqqn; Oct 4, 2005 at 12:55 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: NOVA VA
Originally Posted by 2kbluevette
My 2k is shaking badly when I brake (front), so I decide to do the front brakes.
I purchased a low profile garage jack, a folding lug wrench, a set of driled and slotted rotors (NAPA), and a set of ceramix pads for my daily driver.
Got the pucks, and the torque wrench and looked for all the info in how to lift the car properly.
I did some brakes before in other cars, (RX7's, Venture Van, etc.)
Am I missing anything???
Any recommendations before I start?
Thank you in advance
I purchased a low profile garage jack, a folding lug wrench, a set of driled and slotted rotors (NAPA), and a set of ceramix pads for my daily driver.
Got the pucks, and the torque wrench and looked for all the info in how to lift the car properly.
I did some brakes before in other cars, (RX7's, Venture Van, etc.)
Am I missing anything???
Any recommendations before I start?
Thank you in advance
I later found out that ceramic pads are not recommended for drilled or slotted rotors. I was told that the holes in the rotor cause heat to dissapate incorrectly from around the pad, and it then cracks and eventually starts to crumble apart. I did enjoy the fact that they dont produce any brake dust, but that enjoyment was short lived.
I am sure that there are alot of people who will not agree with me, BUT I can only tell you about personal experiences.
Last edited by lytmup; Oct 4, 2005 at 05:22 PM.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Here are some helpful LINKS. Gives step by step R&R plus torque specs.
Good luck
http://dana60.com/rickko/corvette/rotor-rr.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ad+replacement
Good luck
http://dana60.com/rickko/corvette/rotor-rr.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ad+replacement
Last edited by SLPRC5; Oct 4, 2005 at 05:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by lytmup
I would recommend AGAINST using ceramic pads with drilled rotors. I put them on an SS of mine and they crumbled apart (literally crumbled off of the caliper after about 6,000 miles).
I later found out that ceramic pads are not recommended for drilled or slotted rotors. I was told that the holes in the rotor cause heat to dissapate incorrectly from around the pad, and it then cracks and eventually starts to crumble apart. I did enjoy the fact that they dont produce any brake dust, but that enjoyment was short lived.
I am sure that there are alot of people who will not agree with me, BUT I can only tell you about personal experiences.
I later found out that ceramic pads are not recommended for drilled or slotted rotors. I was told that the holes in the rotor cause heat to dissapate incorrectly from around the pad, and it then cracks and eventually starts to crumble apart. I did enjoy the fact that they dont produce any brake dust, but that enjoyment was short lived.
I am sure that there are alot of people who will not agree with me, BUT I can only tell you about personal experiences.
Why don't you paint the calipers while you are at it. Nice simple mod that looks great.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Why don't you paint the calipers while you are at it. Nice simple mod that looks great.[/QUOTE]
Paint the rotor caps too, hi-temp paint for between the rotors on the fin area. Do it doing "down time" in the bad weather months..
Paint the rotor caps too, hi-temp paint for between the rotors on the fin area. Do it doing "down time" in the bad weather months..
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by WKMCD
Not disagreeing but I run D/S rotors and ceramics with no problems at all. Mine is a nice weather DD that I do drive fairly spiritedly. The only diff I notice is that you don't get that nice mirror polish you get from non-ceramic pads.
Why don't you paint the calipers while you are at it. Nice simple mod that looks great.
Why don't you paint the calipers while you are at it. Nice simple mod that looks great.