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Diy rotors and pads replacement

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Old 06-16-09, 07:09 PM
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Good word of advice here, remove the cap from your brake fluid when you do this. I made that expensive mistake before, lol.
Old 06-16-09, 07:36 PM
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agreed, i always open the cap too, just in case..
Old 06-17-09, 08:54 AM
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Of course. I always do.
Old 06-17-09, 09:18 AM
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where did you guys get the small decal?
Old 06-17-09, 09:45 AM
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ebay has a ton of them
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yea i was lookin.. but i already got the big ones for the front... need to find the small ones for the rear..
Old 06-17-09, 05:05 PM
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On aby they have them in a set. I am sure you got both.
Old 07-04-09, 12:14 PM
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very helpful thead, thank you.
I just installed Hawk Performance Ceramic pads and reviewing this thread (and the links) first made it that much easier.

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Old 07-04-09, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Iocca
i would do it before u replace everything, so the new pads/rotors dont accidentally get paint on them. make sure when u clamp the pistons, u compress them slowly, other wise you risk damaging them.
Paint on rotors or pads is not anything to worry about. The paint will be scraped off the first time you use the brakes.
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Anyone know where I can find a DIY to remove the rotors?
Old 04-12-13, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
Anyone know where I can find a DIY to remove the rotors?
good info ITT

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...many-pics.html
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