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04-09-11, 06:18 PM
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Replaced front pads and rotors and rear pads today. Should have done photos but it has been pretty well covered previously. For anyone reluctant to attempt it, don't be afraid. Easiest brakes I've ever done. Toughest part is getting the car on jack stands as there is so little area to jack it up with room to place on stands.Wish the car had a true frame...except for the weight. Rear brakes took a few minutes to figure out but then was really simple. You don't even have to remove the caliper. Just remove two spring type clips and a pin and the pads lift right out. Then compress the caliper piston and drop new pads in, replace clips and it is done. The toughest part of the front was hanging the caliper up out of the way with only 2 hands. I used a zip tie and coouldn't get it threaded with one hand while holding the weight with the other. Had to recruit the wife. Two bolts and the caliper is out, the two more bolts and the caliper bracket is out and rotor pops right off. Replace rotor, Reinstall caliper bracket, drop in new pads, compress brake pistons with a c-clamp and it drops right onto the pads. replace the bolts and it is done.
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Replaced front pads and rotors and rear pads today. Should have done photos but it has been pretty well covered previously. For anyone reluctant to attempt it, don't be afraid. Easiest brakes I've ever done. Toughest part is getting the car on jack stands as there is so little area to jack it up with room to place on stands.Wish the car had a true frame...except for the weight. Rear brakes took a few minutes to figure out but then was really simple. You don't even have to remove the caliper. Just remove two spring type clips and a pin and the pads lift right out. Then compress the caliper piston and drop new pads in, replace clips and it is done. The toughest part of the front was hanging the caliper up out of the way with only 2 hands. I used a zip tie and coouldn't get it threaded with one hand while holding the weight with the other. Had to recruit the wife. Two bolts and the caliper is out, the two more bolts and the caliper bracket is out and rotor pops right off. Replace rotor, Reinstall caliper bracket, drop in new pads, compress brake pistons with a c-clamp and it drops right onto the pads. replace the bolts and it is done.
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