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2013 G/S ceramic brake pad install.
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Finally got around to install my ceramic brake pads this weekend. Was easier than expected. The car has only 1200 miles so I'm sure thats why it came out so easy. The paddlets I used were the Auto Zone Duralast Gold #DG1419A (rear), and #DG1419 (front). Payed around $90.00 for both after taxes.
Attachment 47854187 You can see the back of the calipers are open, for easy removal. Attachment 47854188 Istarted at the top, removed four pins (two in front and two in back) using a T45 Torx wrench with a 3/8" drive. Attachment 47854189 then you can wiggle the pads out using some needle nose pliers, grabbing the tabs. Working your way down, the last (bottom) pins can stay in, you should be able to remove and install over it. Attachment 47854190 The bottom pad is the wear sensor pad, the metal tab faces up. Attachment 47854192 This shows how the pins hold the pads in location. When you reinstall the pins, screw them in by hand, they should screw in freely. you may have to wiggle the pad while as you screw them in. Also I used a pair of pliers with rubber handles to push the caliper piston back enough so the new pads would fit, mine did not need to move much, with only 1200 miles on the clock, but for those that have much more I would recomend cleaning the calipers around the piston to ensure no brake particles don't damage or scratch your pistons. |
Excellent post for me so thanks. I am doing this weekend on my 12 GS when I get home from San Antonio. I picked ip the same pads at Auto Zone yesterday.
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do these pads put out less dust than the stockers? :willy:
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Typically the ceramics produce less brake dust than OEM's. I used Hawk, a bit more expensive. Ceramics are not for track use. I also removed the calipers/rotors and sanded the rotors to help bed the new pads. You might not have to do that if you stay within the same manufacture's pad where the pad materials may be similar enough obviating the need for re-bedding
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Originally Posted by Eric ray
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Attachment 47774246
This shows how the pins hold the pads in location. When you reinstall the pins, screw them in by hand, they should screw in freely. you may have to wiggle the pad while as you screw them in. Also I used a pair of pliers with rubber handles to push the caliper piston back enough so the new pads would fit, mine did not need to move much, with only 1200 miles on the clock, but for those that have much more I would recomend cleaning the calipers around the piston to ensure no brake particles don't damage or scratch your pistons. Bill |
so did they make a big difference in brake dust?
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Driving to Kerrville Tx. tomarrow, to ride the twisted sisters, I'll put them to the test and let everyone know how the brakes handled, and any dusting issues.
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Originally Posted by dariodelconte
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so did they make a big difference in brake dust?
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Have used the Auto Zone dura last on both my previous C-5 and current Grand Sport, you can't believe the reduction in dust. Also no need to clean the wheels after every use to prevent the metal dust from rusting and marring the wheel.
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Originally Posted by Eric ray
(Post 1586366176)
Finally got around to install my ceramic brake pads this weekend. Was easier than expected. The car has only 1200 miles so I'm sure thats why it came out so easy. The paddlets I used were the Auto Zone Duralast Gold #DG1419A (rear), and #DG1419 (front). Payed around $90.00 for both after taxes.
Attachment 47774240 You can see the back of the calipers are open, for easy removal. Attachment 47774243 Istarted at the top, removed four pins (two in front and two in back) using a T45 Torx wrench with a 3/8" drive. Attachment 47774244 then you can wiggle the pads out using some needle nose pliers, grabbing the tabs. Working your way down, the last (bottom) pins can stay in, you should be able to remove and install over it. Attachment 47774245 The bottom pad is the wear sensor pad, the metal tab faces up. Attachment 47774246 This shows how the pins hold the pads in location. When you reinstall the pins, screw them in by hand, they should screw in freely. you may have to wiggle the pad while as you screw them in. Also I used a pair of pliers with rubber handles to push the caliper piston back enough so the new pads would fit, mine did not need to move much, with only 1200 miles on the clock, but for those that have much more I would recomend cleaning the calipers around the piston to ensure no brake particles don't damage or scratch your pistons. Attachment 47774247 Its a good thing I decided to do this this weekend, look what I found.Going to San Antonio this weekend. any way you can repost the pictures? They are not working for me. Going to do a full brake pad job next week. Thanks Also i would assume it would be the exact same steps in my 2011 GS right? |
Something not mentioned here...... Do NOT use brake cleaner on the calipers. It will run the Corvette logo paint!
I nearly wiped it off mine before I discovered this. Matt |
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