Changing brake pad, tools required?
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Drifting
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Changing brake pad, tools required?
Already possess
Ramps
Jack
Jack stands
Torque wrench
New set of pads
What size C-clamps do I need?
What size or types of wrenches, etc. are needed (other than for the lug nuts)?
ex. caliper guide pin bolt
any other nuts, bolts, etc.
Any tips?
Thanks
Ramps
Jack
Jack stands
Torque wrench
New set of pads
What size C-clamps do I need?
What size or types of wrenches, etc. are needed (other than for the lug nuts)?
ex. caliper guide pin bolt
any other nuts, bolts, etc.
Any tips?
Thanks
Instructor
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From: Midwest
Re: Changing brake pad, tools required? (MJM)
My recommendation for tools is a 16mm open or combination wrench, a ratchet with 15mm socket to remove the caliper bolt, and rather than the C clamp, get yourself a Channelock tongue and grove plier along with a small and thin piece of wood to push in the caliper pistons.
It's quite effortless.
It's quite effortless.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: Southeast Nebraska
Cruise-In II Veteran
Re: Changing brake pad, tools required? (Morpheus)
If you're going to he track and need a kit for pad changes, just have this:
15mm combo wrench
16mm combo wrench
8" C-clamp
Removable Lock-tite
The C5 has to be one of the easiest vehicles to change brake pads on,
15mm combo wrench
16mm combo wrench
8" C-clamp
Removable Lock-tite
The C5 has to be one of the easiest vehicles to change brake pads on,
Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
Re: Changing brake pad, tools required? (Morpheus)
My recommendation for tools is a 16mm open or combination wrench, a ratchet with 15mm socket to remove the caliper bolt, and rather than the C clamp, get yourself a Channelock tongue and grove plier along with a small and thin piece of wood to push in the caliper pistons.
It's quite effortless.
It's quite effortless.
Melting Slicks
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From: Satellite Beach, FL, USA
Re: Changing brake pad, tools required? (MJM)
It is always recommended that you open the bleeder valve before forcing the calipers open. If your pads have seen a lot of abuse, there will be a lot of sludge behing the pistons. You do not want to force this crap back up the tubing.
