Quick brake replacement question
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Racer
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Quick brake replacement question
Just received my new GM Ceramics from Gene at GMPartsHouse (thanks Gene 
) and I'm picking up some rotors at NAPA this weekend. When I looked in the box, there are all kinds of clips and shims. I did a search on here but did not find anything to answer my question which is, are these self explanatory on what to do with them when I remove the old brakes. If not, can someone give me a quick explanation on how the shims are supposed to fit and what the bag of clips are for?
Thanks.
) and I'm picking up some rotors at NAPA this weekend. When I looked in the box, there are all kinds of clips and shims. I did a search on here but did not find anything to answer my question which is, are these self explanatory on what to do with them when I remove the old brakes. If not, can someone give me a quick explanation on how the shims are supposed to fit and what the bag of clips are for?Thanks.
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When you take the calipers off, you will see matching parts. Just take the old ones off and put the new ones on. I just did it two weeks ago and did not have a problem.
Also, be sure to use the lubricant that comes with the pads to lubricate the parts according to the diagrams on the inside of the boxes that the pads come in. Basically, you want to lubricate the areas of the clips where the pads contact them. Also, I think there is a friction sticker that comes in the box for some of the pads. Just look at the pads that they are currently on for a guide of where to put them (and watch out for inside vs. outside pad when doing so).
Other than that, make sure you have your torque wrench handy and you are good to go.
Also, be sure to use the lubricant that comes with the pads to lubricate the parts according to the diagrams on the inside of the boxes that the pads come in. Basically, you want to lubricate the areas of the clips where the pads contact them. Also, I think there is a friction sticker that comes in the box for some of the pads. Just look at the pads that they are currently on for a guide of where to put them (and watch out for inside vs. outside pad when doing so).
Other than that, make sure you have your torque wrench handy and you are good to go.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: FL.
When you take the calipers off, you will see matching parts. Just take the old ones off and put the new ones on. I just did it two weeks ago and did not have a problem.
Also, be sure to use the lubricant that comes with the pads to lubricate the parts according to the diagrams on the inside of the boxes that the pads come in. Basically, you want to lubricate the areas of the clips where the pads contact them. Also, I think there is a friction sticker that comes in the box for some of the pads. Just look at the pads that they are currently on for a guide of where to put them (and watch out for inside vs. outside pad when doing so).
Other than that, make sure you have your torque wrench handy and you are good to go.
Also, be sure to use the lubricant that comes with the pads to lubricate the parts according to the diagrams on the inside of the boxes that the pads come in. Basically, you want to lubricate the areas of the clips where the pads contact them. Also, I think there is a friction sticker that comes in the box for some of the pads. Just look at the pads that they are currently on for a guide of where to put them (and watch out for inside vs. outside pad when doing so).
Other than that, make sure you have your torque wrench handy and you are good to go.
Thank You! That was what I figured but wanted to make sure.
One other question. I've read where people recommend picking up a scissor jack from a salvage yard to jack up our cars. My wifes BMW has a scissor jack I was planning on using. Will this raise the car up high enough to use a jack stand? Where is the best place to put a jackstand on our cars?
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