I wand to change the front break pads to ceramic..never done it . I thought I saw a thread can anyone help me with a thread (if it exists) if not can someone help thanks

 

Its easy. I just did it a couple days ago-a first for me too. I would think you should do the front and rears ( my rears were the squeaky ones!!) anyway, I don't have time to go thru the process now, but I'll go thru it in the am. You'll be suprised how eaay it is-one bolt!!
(I got the front and rears for $110 plus tax from my local dealer)
James

 

OK here goes. I'm not a mechanic-maybe that's good. I just did my brakes based on info from the forum. Worked out well. Really glad to get rid of that squealing (and dust). Kinda fun-specially when the project goes well!!
Obviously, jack the car up and remove the wheel. For the front pads:
One bolt to remove. 15mm. located at the top of the caliper on the inside. Notice as you turn it it just spins. There is the bolt then the caliper piece that it goes thru then another silver piece that also spins-put a wrench on the silver piece and then turn the bolt-off it comes=its only about 2" long. You'd now expect the caliper to rotate back on its bottom bolt, but its probably still stuck-mind was glued to the pad! I squirted alittle OOPS (goo gone)-left over from the visor sticker project- on it then pried the pad/caliper apart with a screw driver-now the caliper will rotate off the pads. Just pull the old pads off and stick the new ones on. Rotated the caliper back up (I did not have to push the piston in on the front) and put the bolt back in and tighten it up and you're done.
The rear pads were essentially the same except I had to push the piston in to get the calipers to rotate off (was hitting a rivet on the pad.) Also had to push the piston in a bit to get it over the new pads-used a C-Clamp as mentioned elsewhere on the forum. ($5 at home depot) Trust me-if I can do this anyone can!! Get alittle GOOP to wash off all that old brake dust from you hands and you're really to go.
I don't notce any difference in the braking except no squeal and less dust!! That was the whole point of this project!! good luck
James (hope I didn't insult any of the real car mechanics out there)

 

thanks James, I appreciate the help I will give it a shot....any recommendations in the pads. I see by the posts there are a few that are suggested...