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YOUR RESEARCHHow tough is it to change your own brakes?
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Has anybody changed their own brake pads before and how did you do it?
Use channel logks as shown...better solution, and faster
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SICAONE, spread the old pads as per Loren's write up, using the channel logks as shown...better solution, and faster.
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You may need to press the caliper pistons back to full open, use a small C clamp on both inside and outside with pads in place.
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I am going to a track event at Watkins Glen next weds and thurs and picked up performance brake pads which are supposed to be extremely noisy but provide 50% more stopping power. Has anybody changed their own brake pads before and how did you do it?
Make sure you have the right tools, (metric and correct sizes). Jack, pull wheel, pull caliper, pop shoes out with screw driver (pads have "backing clips" that attach them to the inside edge of the caliper pistons, for anti squeak), be careful of wear sensor harness, do not remove from pad, but disconnect them from connector on inside of wheel hub (about 10 inches of wire harness. Drop racing pads in caliper (don't use backing clips) some pads are directional, pay attention to this, see install instructions that came with racing pads. You may need to press the caliper pistons back to full open, use a small C clamp on both inside and outside with pads in place. use a rag between clamp and caliper housing so you don't mar the caliper finish. Be gentle, they will move to the full open position without undue pressure. Remount caliper, torque caliper bolts to specs. check break fluid level. Note, as you know, you will wear out your rotors faster with the racing pads, so mic 'em every time you race.
Good stuff Loren,
Best write up I have seen on the subject to date. I suggested the caliper removal method so SICAONE could reuse his street pads without having ripped off the pad clips. Otherwise the drop-in method is better for all parts involved.
SICAONE, spread the old pads as per Loren's write up, using the channel logks as shown...better solution, and faster.
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