Changing brake pads
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Racer
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Changing brake pads
So, I'm sick of the brake dust on the wheels of my 60th Anniversary 427 and have decided to change the pads to ceramic pads. For the guys that have already done this, is there anything special I need to know before I do it?
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427
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Racer
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All info you need http://www.101corvetteprojects.com/2...rvette-c6-z06/
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St. Jude Donor '11,'13
Don't know about there procedure. May want to start a new thread on that I can give you this one.
1. Brake from 60mph down to 30mph
about 4-6 times.
2. Then let your brakes cool for about 5-10
minutes while driving with out using the brake pedal.
4. Allow the brake pads and discs to cool
down to ambient temperature (about 30
minutes or more).
NOTE: do not use E brake.
1. Brake from 60mph down to 30mph
about 4-6 times.
2. Then let your brakes cool for about 5-10
minutes while driving with out using the brake pedal.
4. Allow the brake pads and discs to cool
down to ambient temperature (about 30
minutes or more).
NOTE: do not use E brake.
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These are the same pads I have installed and you will like them. Clean, quiet, and there is no difference in stopping.
I didn't do anything special after installing. (other than my normal "make sure car stops" test
in a safe place before getting into traffic)
I didn't do anything special after installing. (other than my normal "make sure car stops" test
in a safe place before getting into traffic)
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I want to change to ceramic pads on my Z51.
No issues with keeping the same rotors when changing pads? Do I need to get a cut off the rotors? I'd rather not, I don't trust the dealership goons to not mess it up.
As long as I seat the pads correctly will I be fine?
No issues with keeping the same rotors when changing pads? Do I need to get a cut off the rotors? I'd rather not, I don't trust the dealership goons to not mess it up.
As long as I seat the pads correctly will I be fine?
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
I'm having mine done on the 28th. I can't wait to see what happens. I also went with DuraLast Gold. I'm having mine changed by a shop, so I can't help with the bolt issue.
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They are a PITA to break loose and to torque up if you don't have the car on a lift. I struggled with the 125 ft lb torque when tightening them up because I was not in a good position with the torque wrench.
Also. you need to clean the Loctite off the bolt and apply new Loctite before torqueing them up.
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Why are you taking the caliper bolts off? If you are changing rotors, I can see the need. Or, if you have a GS and are going to one piece pads I can see the need. If you are just changing pads, no need to remove the caliper.
They are a PITA to break loose and to torque up if you don't have the car on a lift. I struggled with the 125 ft lb torque when tightening them up because I was not in a good position with the torque wrench.
Also. you need to clean the Loctite off the bolt and apply new Loctite before torqueing them up.
They are a PITA to break loose and to torque up if you don't have the car on a lift. I struggled with the 125 ft lb torque when tightening them up because I was not in a good position with the torque wrench.
Also. you need to clean the Loctite off the bolt and apply new Loctite before torqueing them up.
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I have a thread I started on brake pads awhile back. I couldn't stand the brake dust on my 13 GS. This might be some useful info for you.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-are-an-a.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-are-an-a.html
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I have changed pads on a friends GS when he wanted to go to the one piece. Removed the calipers. That is how I know the difficulty I mentioned. I have changed the padlets with Duralast Gold on my last two GS cars (don't ask) by removing the pins and have had no issue with pin removal.
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Racer
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I want to change to ceramic pads on my Z51.
No issues with keeping the same rotors when changing pads? Do I need to get a cut off the rotors? I'd rather not, I don't trust the dealership goons to not mess it up.
As long as I seat the pads correctly will I be fine?
No issues with keeping the same rotors when changing pads? Do I need to get a cut off the rotors? I'd rather not, I don't trust the dealership goons to not mess it up.
As long as I seat the pads correctly will I be fine?
I did what he said on seating, all should be fine. I cant tell any difference in the stopping and now I am dust free....
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