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YOUR RESEARCHHow to change Brakes
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Replace front pads tonight
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Tools - The only tools I use to change the pads are a 1/4 inch punch to push out the retaining pin, and a pair of 8" pliers to pry apart the caliper pistons (use the protruding tabs on the existing pads to pry against).
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There are several articles posted that describe various methods for jacking, and detailed instructions for changing your brake pads.
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Let me know if I should do that on this car or just change the brakes and move on.
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You Are Changing Your Pads - On Christmas Eve...........?
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Tools - The only tools I use to change the pads are a 1/4 inch punch to push out the retaining pin, and a pair of 8" pliers to pry apart the caliper pistons (use the protruding tabs on the existing pads to pry against).
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Unfortunately my Brake Pads had 'welded' themselves to the Shims - Even trying to get a putty knife between the Pad and the Shim did not work - So I had to take the Calipers off :wall:
Ok I'm planning my front brakes this weekend and I wanted to check in with you guys and get some info.
1st Where is the best area to place the jack, last time I looked under the car it was all covered.
2nd How should I push the brake cylinder back in, do I have to trurn them or just push back in.
3rd Any special tools.
Also if you anyone has pictures of all this please post them, last question the dealor told me that I have 10% left on the fronts and 60% on the backs and I only have 16k miles is that correct?
Thanks
There are several articles posted that describe various methods for jacking, and detailed instructions for changing your brake pads. Try browsing the "Articles -> Service Items" area.
Look in your owner's manual - it will show you the jack points
Look at this article:
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That sounds like a lot of heavy braking, and a lot of wear for that mileage to me, but we all drive differently.
brad
Jacking - as noted you can find the jacking points in the manual, but if you look under car you will see the small metal protuberances about 3-4 inches in diameter where you place the jack. Note: you can jack up both the front and rear on one side by using just the rear jacking points.
Tools - The only tools I use to change the pads are a 1/4 inch punch to push out the retaining pin, and a pair of 8" pliers to pry apart the caliper pistons (use the protruding tabs on the existing pads to pry against).
Here's how long it takes to switch out the pads, if you aren't using the pad wear sensors (mine are zip-tied away):
Ok so far this looks really easy but what about bleeding the brakes and what about when pushing back the pistons should I open the cap on top to release some pressure?
Let me know if I should do that on this car or just change the brakes and move on.
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Yes. Bleed 'em. Great way to get to know your car a little better.
Here's how
While you're at it they say you should bleed your clutch slave cylinder.
Like this
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There went your Saturday afternoon. Time well spent though.
Impressive Video......... (I think that there may have been some pre-preparation!)
I tried this............. Unfortunately my Brake Pads had 'welded' themselves to the Shims - Even trying to get a putty knife between the Pad and the Shim did not work - So I had to take the Calipers off :wall:
Anyway - Nice Quick presentation for those wanting to change their own Brake Pads for the first time................
Most folks that would be happy to repair their own brake system would already possess the requisite knowledge required to do so. It scares me when someone doesn't have that knowledge and goes to a forum to ask if there is anything special they should know.
Maybe this is an exception.
How about rotor thickness? How to use a micrometer or dial indicator?
Your car is capable of going at speeds nearing 180 MPH. Stopping must be perfect, straight, true and prompt.
If you do not have experience performing brake work correctly, please, for your safety and the safety of others on the road, take your car to an ASE certified mechanic that has experience with Porsches.
OTOH, if you do have experience with such, then have a great time bonding with your car.
Safety tip for pad change
Important safety tip: After changing the pads, pump the brakes a few times before moving the car. When the pistons are moved back, as KS-CS video shows, the pads end up a long way from the disc. The brake pedal can go all the way to the floor before the pads engage the disc.
My garage is at the top of a steep drive leading down to a busy street. After my last pad change, I jumped in, backed down the drive and.....NO BRAKES :helpme:
Very exciting, but no damage done. Terror is a great learning tool...
Re: Safety tip for pad change
Excellent point! I found it a little disconcerting the first time I changed my pads, and I was just backing out of a level garage.
Re: Safety tip for pad change
In addition to pumping the pedal to push the pistons back out you will need to bed the pads into your rotors. This is even more true if you haven't turned the rotors. I've seen multiple procedures for this so I'd suggest following the one that came with the pads. And if at all possible do the first stops someplace where there's nobody around but you.
Changed my front pads tonight. Very easy to do. There was enough residual glue left on the Shims, so I did not replace them. I did scratch one of my Calipers though!
Anyone know where I can get some Brembo touch up paint?
