brake upgrade
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Racer
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From: Mile Hi Colorado
brake upgrade
Thinking about replacing the rotors on my `98 with some slotted ones. Can I remove the caliper and replace the pads and rotors without doing any bleeding? thanks for any advice. 
seems I can replace pads, rotors and paint the cals...What am I not understanding ? Front and rears. Thanks for any advice.
seems I can replace pads, rotors and paint the cals...What am I not understanding ? Front and rears. Thanks for any advice.
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by chazzvette
Thinking about replacing the rotors on my `98 with some slotted ones. Can I remove the caliper and replace the pads and rotors without doing any bleeding? thanks for any advice. seems I can replace pads, rotors and paint the cals...What am I not understanding ? Front and rears. Thanks for any advice.
seems I can replace pads, rotors and paint the cals...What am I not understanding ? Front and rears. Thanks for any advice.
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Originally Posted by chazzvette
I heard some horror stories about caliper bolts, anything I need to be aware of ?
PM me your E mail and I'll mail you a file with some pic's to help you.
Keith
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From: Murphy TX
Originally Posted by chazzvette
I heard some horror stories about caliper bolts, anything I need to be aware of ?
Yes...they're on there very tight.You'll likely need a breaker bar or an impact wrench to get them out. Use only a 6 point socket, and a 1/2" drive. If you don't have a 21mm socket and are buying one, I suggest one usable for an impact wrench, even if you plan on using it by hand. this way if you find it necessary to take advantage of the services of a hammer
you run no risk of breaking the socket.Clean the caliper bolt well with a wire brush to remove all the old loctite. I have a nice wire brush sized close to that of a toothbrush which works great.
Also use this brush to get as much rust and grime as possible off of the hub before putting the new rotor on (I actually use a dremel with a 200 grit brush). Uneven rust can cause excessive runout, resulting in pulsing and eventually warpage.
You'll need some red loctite for re-install (red high strength NOT PERMANENT), and obviously a torque wrench.
It's really a straightforward job once ya get going.
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Get a 2 foot breaker bar and the bolts come off with no issues. Turn the steering wheel for easy access. To re-install, use new bolts or at least put locktite on the old ones. New bolts are cheap, so why not use them. Dont' be scared to bleed, it is a simple process if you have a helper, even easier if you use speedbleeders.
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