Rear brake Install ?
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Rear brake Install ?
I posted this in the brake section but no replies... Mods..Please leave here until tomorrow thanks
Whats the easiest way to tackle this? I'm planning on doing this tomorrow.... Along with my new wheels hopefully.... This isn't to much of a dumb question just thought i would get some input on this....
Does this sound right?
Unbolt caliper
take out old pads
Push piston back
Install new pads
rebolt caliper
I'm i missing anything..... Thanks guys
Tony
Whats the easiest way to tackle this? I'm planning on doing this tomorrow.... Along with my new wheels hopefully.... This isn't to much of a dumb question just thought i would get some input on this....
Does this sound right?
Unbolt caliper
take out old pads
Push piston back
Install new pads
rebolt caliper
I'm i missing anything..... Thanks guys
Tony
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I have not done brakes on my GS yet,but baring that the rear caliper pistons are not the kind that need to be Screwed in you got it right.This is whai i would do different,i would take the top off of the mastercylinder when depressing the calipers,but make sure you depress the piston SLOWLY so you dont squirt brake fluid out of the resivour,while doing the actual depressing i would also leave the old brake pad in the caliper to push against so that you donk make a mark in the piston,if you tear up the piston the brake will hang up.
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Originally Posted by 1st-Lex
I have not done brakes on my GS yet,but baring that the rear caliper pistons are not the kind that need to be Screwed in you got it right.This is whai i would do different,i would take the top off of the mastercylinder when depressing the calipers,but make sure you depress the piston SLOWLY so you dont squirt brake fluid out of the resivour,while doing the actual depressing i would also leave the old brake pad in the caliper to push against so that you donk make a mark in the piston,if you tear up the piston the brake will hang up.
Tony
#5
Originally Posted by tmf2004
Thanks for the reply Just wondering whats the purpose of unsrewing the mastercylinder cap. Is it to take air out of the lines or something.... I like the idea of using the old brake pad to push against..
Tony
Tony
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I do the same with the master cylinder. It makes pushing the caliper back in very very easy. I also am not sure if the piston is screw in or push in. My Miata has screw in pistons and is a pain to replace the pads.
Just go real slow when puching in the piston. I use a C-Clamp and the old pad and slowly turn down the clamp.
Just go real slow when puching in the piston. I use a C-Clamp and the old pad and slowly turn down the clamp.
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Originally Posted by tmf2004
I posted this in the brake section but no replies... Mods..Please leave here until tomorrow thanks
Whats the easiest way to tackle this? I'm planning on doing this tomorrow.... Along with my new wheels hopefully.... This isn't to much of a dumb question just thought i would get some input on this....
Does this sound right?
Unbolt caliper
take out old pads
take off caliper bracket
take off rear rotor
resurface rotor
Push piston back
Install new pads
rebolt caliper
I'm i missing anything..... Thanks guys
Tony
Whats the easiest way to tackle this? I'm planning on doing this tomorrow.... Along with my new wheels hopefully.... This isn't to much of a dumb question just thought i would get some input on this....
Does this sound right?
Unbolt caliper
take out old pads
take off caliper bracket
take off rear rotor
resurface rotor
Push piston back
Install new pads
rebolt caliper
I'm i missing anything..... Thanks guys
Tony
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There is no need to resurface rotors when you do a brake change. Go to any dealership and see if they do it. Usually a resurface doesnt need to be done until about 50-60k. And at that point, you should consider replacement instead as they are starting to get mighty thin.
Other than that you got it down to a T.
Other than that you got it down to a T.
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If your removing the stock rotors, make sure you have two M7x 12mm or M8 x 12mm scews ( I can't remember which one it was, so I bought both). The stock rotors have two threaded holes. Use these holes to help push out the rotor. Good luck..
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If your removing the stock rotors, make sure you have two M7x 12mm or M8 x 12mm scews ( I can't remember which one it was, so I bought both). The stock rotors have two threaded holes. Use these holes to help push out the rotor. Good luck..
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its exactly like the front except the spring kit that pushes the pads apart is a little harder to take off...
also if u want to remove the rotor view my post on this thread... at the bottom
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=147021&page=3
also if u want to remove the rotor view my post on this thread... at the bottom
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...=147021&page=3
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Originally Posted by Stage3
There is no need to resurface rotors when you do a brake change. Go to any dealership and see if they do it. Usually a resurface doesnt need to be done until about 50-60k. And at that point, you should consider replacement instead as they are starting to get mighty thin.
Other than that you got it down to a T.
Other than that you got it down to a T.
that dealership's csi must be very low. probably lots of comebacks with brake sqeeks.
heres what could happen if u dont resurface the rotors
uneven brake wear
the life of the pad wont last very long
puslation
brake sqeek
and yes i know my spelling sucks