DIY Brake Rotors
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DIY Brake Rotors
How hard is it to change your own rotors. Looking at some slotted rotors and would like to try the install myself, a certain since of pride in that I guess! :banghead: I also like the look of bloody knuckles! :lol: Any advice, directions or links would be appreciated! :seeya
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (Sam Lin)
it's very easy, if you have air tools.
A little bit harder if you have to hand-job the two bolts that hold the caliper bracket to the spindle
A little bit harder if you have to hand-job the two bolts that hold the caliper bracket to the spindle
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (SHOWTIME!)
Try this thread.. it helped me and I don't really consider myself a mechanic :lol:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...491#1544046491
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...491#1544046491
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (99SilverC5Coupe)
I have changeed many on various cars. The only caution I will tell you is the service manuals tell you not to use air tools. I believe it is to not snap off any off the heads. Also manual tell you to buy new bolts. A few weeks ago I did mine. New bolts all around, everything done by hand. Total time front and rear 2 1/2 hours which include raising the car and removing the tires. Dont forget to open brake fluid tank and watch level when comprising the pistons.
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (vetdaddy)
I have changeed many on various cars. The only caution I will tell you is the service manuals tell you not to use air tools. I believe it is to not snap off any off the heads. Also manual tell you to buy new bolts. A few weeks ago I did mine. New bolts all around, everything done by hand. Total time front and rear 2 1/2 hours which include raising the car and removing the tires. Dont forget to open brake fluid tank and watch level when comprising the pistons.
Thanks!
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (Richin Chicago)
The only caution I will tell you is the service manuals tell you not to use air tools. I believe it is to not snap off any off the heads. Also manual tell you to buy new bolts. Thanks!
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (Richin Chicago)
GM part number for the large bolts that mount the calipers (2 bolts per caliper) is:
14084051
As far as using air toolss ... I have the shop manual and there is NO warning that I can find against using air tools. These bolts require 125 lb. ft. of torque, so getting 'em on and off by hand is real work, but I have done it, so it is possible!!
The manual DOES specify that you use new bolts every time you remove them.
Steve :cheers:
14084051
As far as using air toolss ... I have the shop manual and there is NO warning that I can find against using air tools. These bolts require 125 lb. ft. of torque, so getting 'em on and off by hand is real work, but I have done it, so it is possible!!
The manual DOES specify that you use new bolts every time you remove them.
Steve :cheers:
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Re: DIY Brake Rotors (Richin Chicago)
Unfortunately I am on vacation on the east coast. Dont have service manuals with me, or coupe (boo hoo), but when I get back I will double check and I am pretty certain it mentions not to use air gun. I know it does not want you to use one when putting on or removing the wheels.
If I am way off I will let you know when I get home.
If I am way off I will let you know when I get home.
