Instructions for changing Pads
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Burning Brakes
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Instructions for changing Pads
Does anyone have a cheat sheat for changing the front and rear pads or is that obvious that once I whip the wheels off I'm going to be embarassed that I asked? :)
Melting Slicks
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Re: Instructions for changing Pads (chocoholic)
It is pretty self explainitory. Once you remove the wheels you will see the small bolts that hold the caliper to the caliper bracket. They are on a sliding pin that allows the caliper to "float". Just make sure you have new bolts or some locktite for when you re-assemble. If you just undo the top bolt you can swing the caliper down and remove the pads easily. Use the new bolt, or some locktite on the old bolt and re-torque to 23 lb-ft.
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Oh, and one more thing.... I just want to tell you good luck, were all counting on you!
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Re: Instructions for changing Pads (SAXN8R)
Great, thanks a bunch! You mentioned that the caliper is floating, do the pistons need pushing into the calipers before fitting the new pads? Finally, I don't have new bolts so it's time for our friend Mr Loctite!
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Re: Instructions for changing Pads (chocoholic)
...do the pistons need pushing into the calipers before fitting the new pads?
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Re: Instructions for changing Pads (SAXN8R)
Thank you again, kind sir!
Although I didn't mention it, I was planning on installing speedbleeders whilst I was doing the pads and then bleeding through with ATE. I haven't done 'vette brakes before but I assume I'm going to recognise the bleed valve when I see it in that it's going to be near a caliper and a brake line!
Although I didn't mention it, I was planning on installing speedbleeders whilst I was doing the pads and then bleeding through with ATE. I haven't done 'vette brakes before but I assume I'm going to recognise the bleed valve when I see it in that it's going to be near a caliper and a brake line!
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Re: Instructions for changing Pads (chocoholic)
look for the little "rubber covered nipple".....I installed the speed bleeders when I did my rotors and pads a few weeks back :cheers:....3/8 wrench if I remember correctly :)
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