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Old May 7, 2002 | 10:45 PM
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Default Need Help with Caliper Replacement!!

About to change rotors and calipers/pads and would like to know what I will need to do the job. I know I need a 15mm and a 21mm socket...Any other tips anyone can give me?? Do I remove the bracket from the caliper first, or do I remove the caliper from the car, and then the bracket from the caliper?? Also, which bolts need locktite when re-assmebling?? Thanks for any help anyone can give me!!

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Old May 7, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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Default Re: Need Help with Caliper Replacement!! (zoomnz)

I can't help with your questions, but am wondering what kind of rotors and calipers you bought? I'm thinking of upgrading and would like some opinions.

BTW, I think it would be easier to remove the caliper then the bracket. If you do the bracket first, I think it'll just hang there in the way of getting at the caliper bolts. If you remove the caliper first, you can take it away from the the bracket and have plenty of room to get to the bracket.
:confused: Wow, are you more confused now? :lol:
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