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Well i just finished my upgrade to the new pads...couple of tidbits...
This was my first time changing pads that were held in by pins, i've always had cars that had bolts. Make sure you have a blunt punch / machine screw (what i used) that is appx 1/8" diameter or less. I used a small mallet / hammer to get them back into place.
The stock pads (on the Z51) have the brake pad sensors on both sides (inner and outer side of rotor) - the carbotech do NOT, only 1 side (the outside).
FYI - on my rears, the stock pads had the sensors on both sides, the carbotech didn't have any on any pad (i'm ok w/ this, given i think the fronts usually go first anyway).
Also - when inserting / removing the pins, push the tab on the spring clip - it removes the tension on the pin once it makes it through the holes.
As others have noted, the old pads slide out, and the carbotech's are not as thick, no need to spread the caliper pistons.
While i had the wheels off, i zaino'd the barrel, will see if it makes a difference w/ regards to cleaning...
Well i just finished my upgrade to the new pads...couple of tidbits...
This was my first time changing pads that were held in by pins, i've always had cars that had bolts. Make sure you have a blunt punch / machine screw (what i used) that is appx 1/8" diameter or less. I used a small mallet / hammer to get them back into place.
The stock pads (on the Z51) have the brake pad sensors on both sides (inner and outer side of rotor) - the carbotech do NOT, only 1 side (the outside).
FYI - on my rears, the stock pads had the sensors on both sides, the carbotech didn't have any on any pad (i'm ok w/ this, given i think the fronts usually go first anyway).
Also - when inserting / removing the pins, push the tab on the spring clip - it removes the tension on the pin once it makes it through the holes.
As others have noted, the old pads slide out, and the carbotech's are not as thick, no need to spread the caliper pistons.
While i had the wheels off, i zaino'd the barrel, will see if it makes a difference w/ regards to cleaning...
Hope this helps any newbies
Aceman
The smooth end of a 5/32 drill bit works as a drift and fits perfectly. I had a long 5/32 drift but you could use a drill bit and hit the fluted side. If you have a 2014 (at least the early build like mine, September 2013) the front pads use a very strong two side tape to hold the pads to the pistions. Apparently common in Europe. Very difficult to remove the pads, you won't do it by just leveraging them out. Been several comments on how to do it in other more recent threads, my PDF install with lots of pics: http://netwelding.com/Ceramic_Pads.pdf shows what I did to get them off Apparently late 2014 were like the rears and all pads on a 2015, they don't use the tape. I changed mine before the service manual was out. However looking at the service manual it says nothing about the tape!
What's the torque specs for the brake caliper pins?
That is an interesting question, had a similar one. The answer is they are not threaded! Below are pics of what they are, they press in and are held in with a spring like clip, similar in function to a roll pin.
Need to look at my install PDF with 15 pics: http://netwelding.com/Ceramic_Pads.pdf
I replaced mine today with Carbotech 1521 for less dust. Here is a quick video. It's a very easy process. It took me more time jacking up the car and taking off the wheel then it did replacing the pads.
Just a FYI: The OEM front pads had wear sensors on both the inner and outside pads. When I opened up my Carbotech pads the first two pads both as sensor so I thought ok great sensors for both on these too. Nope! Learned the hard way the 3rd and 4th pads in the box have no sensors. Not sure why they wrapped them this way in the box but they should put 1 with and 1 without a sensor together. Lesson learned, look at all parts before starting the job.
I finally got around to changing my brake pads on my 2014 C7 to the Carbotech and instead of struggling with getting the original front pads off (the dreaded sticky tape) my son and I just removed the calipers. It was so easy to free the pads once the calipers were off and they left no residue on the pucks!
I finally got around to changing my brake pads on my 2014 C7 to the Carbotech and instead of struggling with getting the original front pads off (the dreaded sticky tape) my son and I just removed the calipers. It was so easy to free the pads once the calipers were off and they left no residue on the pucks!
I found a wide, stiff paint scraper ground to a sharp edge along with a hammer made quick work of the sticky tape. This is an 8+ page picture PDF of my install: http://netwelding.com/Ceramic_Pads.pdf
Paint scrapper and hammer made quick work of two side tape. Most of the tape residue stuck to the pad only a little to remove from the pistons
Good question. Was concerned before I installed. Thought I'd cut a 2 inch wide 3/16 inch thick aluminum plate to cover the two pistons and use a wood wedge and hoped it would be sufficient.
However the Carbotech pads were slightly thinner! Specifically I measured 0.592" for the Carbotech and 0.622" for the removed OEM Z51 pads with ~4000 miles as I recall. With the plate and wedge approach would have to install one new pad then remove the other side pad and use the wedge approach on the other side. Commercial spreaders are listed on the Net, but not cheap!
Brake pad replacement ZO6 to replacement ceramic pads
Hi all
just replaced the brake pads on all four wheels,,,completed the job start to finish in just a hour
The front calipers you have to removed the cross bolt simply easy remove bolt from the inboard side and slide the cross bolt out the exterior side of the caliper, Drive both pins from front to back using a drift punch make sure is is small enough not to bind going threw the caliper,,,,carefully remove large clip, making sure you place it back the right way, now with a pair of channel lock pliers,,,,I taped the jaws not to damage the paint,,,just squeeze the pad slightly a and you will see the pad will pull right out,,,reverse the process to putting the pads and hardware back and then pump the brakes after you finish each wheel, and you good to go,,,the rears are even easier,,,,no cross bolt to deal with
Prior to starting,,,remove about 4 ounces of brake fluid from the master careful not to spill on the paint,,,after you finish replacing all four sets of pads, just refill master to the required spot,,
again the job took 1 hour, including jacking and tire removal and replacing including tourqing the lugs
required tools,,,,a few drift punches, and small hammer,,,channel lock pliers, required ratchet and socket to remove cross bolt, and finish off with a few beers
Great info. If you have to spread the pads, any recommendations on name brand tool for use on ZO6??
take a pair of channel locks,,,tape the jaws, after removing pins, clip and crossbolt,,squeeze the pad with the channel locks again the pistons,,,do a pad at a time,,,and your good to go
did all fours wheels in just an hour from start to finish,,,
If any person on here has questions call me direct I am always available to help.
hi Adam, recieved my pads today,,,took one hour to install on all fours wheels carbotech pads fit perfectly and the cars stops much better,,,I will let you know about the reduced dust in a few days
Thanks a great product, and easy to change on a ZO6,
Feb 19, 2015, 02:08 PM
If any person on here has questions call me direct I am always available to help.
