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Brake ?s
Could anyone tell me how easy it is to change the brake pads on a 2000 C5 coupe. Can I easily do it myself? Do I have to change or drain any fluid? Any tips or links would be greatly appreciated.
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It's easy to do yourself. No fluid to deal with. You need some metric wrenches and sockets (forget the exact sizes but you should be able to find them via search), a torque wrench, and a c-clamp. Also a means to safely raise and support your car, of course. 
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The biggest problem most guys have is breaking loose the 2 large bolts that mount the caliper bracket. For the front, the wheels can be turned to give better access for an 18" breaker bar. If you are just replacing the pads and do not need to remove the rotors, then you do not have to remove the caliper bracket. Just remove the top caliper pin bolt, loosen the bottom one, and rotate the caliper away from the disc. The pads usually stay witht the bracket. Since new pads are thicker than the old ones, you have to force the piston back. Either remove the cap on the brake fluid resevoir or loosen the bleed screw. 
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Some guys say you should remove some fluid from the reservoir before using a c-clamp to compress the caliper pistons, but I never have. Just make sure it doesn't overflow. Its located on the drivers' side back by the windshield.
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Originally Posted by kuip64
Could anyone tell me how easy it is to change the brake pads on a 2000 C5 coupe. Can I easily do it myself? Do I have to change or drain any fluid? Any tips or links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Here is a write up:
http://member.newsguy.com/~rmoburg/j...eplacement.doc
What isn't shown is greasing the slide pins. The slide pins are what the caliper bolts thread into. Also make sure you clean the threads on the caliper bolts (15 mm wrench size) and put some blue loctite on before retightening to 25 ft. lbs.
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What hardware will I need for this project. Do I just need two new caliper guide pin bolts for each wheel? Also, where is the best place to get the right replacement fasteners (dealer????).
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You don't need to replace the guide pin bolts. however when you do remove them, clean them good and re-grease the sliders, but do not over grease, as with the rubber boots and too much grease, they will do sort of a hydro-lock and not give you full travel. Just enough grease to keep them sliding. Also remember to use a good quality loc-tite on the bolts, and tq them to spec.
Originally Posted by kuip64
I was told to replace the caliper guide pin bolts anytime they are loosened or removed? Is that true or can I use the hardware from the stock pads I am taking off?
Last edited by BlueDragon; Apr 6, 2005 at 05:46 PM.
