Brake pad install..

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Jan 3, 2009 | 02:56 PM

MLCZ51

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Brake pad install..

Time to change the pads on my 06 z-51, i have the hawk pads and i need to know what wrench do i need to take the bolts off the calibers, i have not done this in years. I know i need a c-clap and what else...thanks guys..i did my 86 pace car and it was simple..THE PADS ARE STILL ABOUT 35%, JUST WANT TO CHANGE BEFORE THEY GET WORN DOWN TO LOW...

Jan 3, 2009 | 03:22 PM

timd38

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I believe it is 14mm and the caliper comes off. On the front you don't need to take both bolts off, just one and loosen the other.

Jan 3, 2009 | 06:40 PM

c6_rob

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take the bottom out, loosen the top, hinge up the caliper, push piston in (take lid off res.), and install new pads

Jan 3, 2009 | 10:26 PM

MLCZ51

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thanks

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Originally Posted by timd38

I believe it is 14mm and the caliper comes off. On the front you don't need to take both bolts off, just one and loosen the other.

you guys are the best......

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