need some schooling(brakes 101.)
06-24-2010, 07:04 PM
#1
need some schooling(brakes 101.) I'm about to change my brakes out but its been so long since I've done it that I don't remember how to release the brake fluid pressure when I do it... I can in stall the pads no problem but if anyone can please give me the steps to release the brake fluid pressure then I will buy you a drink next time I see you! Lol and to those who help that's to far away then I will drink one for you! Ha
P.s. to all you haters... I've only changed my brakes on my own 1 time and watched other people do it for me a few times but atleast I'm doing it... lol
Gotta start somewhere... ha
P.s. to all you haters... I've only changed my brakes on my own 1 time and watched other people do it for me a few times but atleast I'm doing it... lol
Gotta start somewhere... ha
06-24-2010, 07:27 PM
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damn...i could use a beer right now...i havent had one since January 16th...myabe you will see me driving around frisco in my V in about 6 weeks.
on a the real topic, i have no clue how to release the break fluid...i havent done the maintenace on a car since i had my last sports car (99 Gran Prix GTP which was making a little over 300 hp at the wheels)
on a the real topic, i have no clue how to release the break fluid...i havent done the maintenace on a car since i had my last sports car (99 Gran Prix GTP which was making a little over 300 hp at the wheels)
06-24-2010, 07:29 PM
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pop the cap on the brake fluid reservoir, then compress the pistons in the brake caliper with a c-clamp or a specific brake tool....either suck the fluid out of the brake reservoir first or keep a bunch of rags handy as brake fluid will spill out as your compress the calipers.
I will add I've never worked on 4 piston calipers (only single/dual floating calipers) I can only assume that you will need 2 clamps per caliper as compressing one side will just push the other side out.
I will add I've never worked on 4 piston calipers (only single/dual floating calipers) I can only assume that you will need 2 clamps per caliper as compressing one side will just push the other side out.
06-24-2010, 07:30 PM
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damn...i could use a beer right now...i havent had one since January 16th...myabe you will see me driving around frisco in my V in about 6 weeks.
on a the real topic, i have no clue how to release the break fluid...i havent done the maintenace on a car since i had my last sports car (99 Gran Prix GTP which was making a little over 300 hp at the wheels)
on a the real topic, i have no clue how to release the break fluid...i havent done the maintenace on a car since i had my last sports car (99 Gran Prix GTP which was making a little over 300 hp at the wheels)
So why so long?
06-24-2010, 07:36 PM
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that is when my flight back to the states is, with enough time to do all the paper work i have to when i get back to abilene...from afghanistan...or as i like to call it, "the place i cant take a duece in peace"-istan
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06-24-2010, 08:33 PM
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06-24-2010, 09:50 PM
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yep no need for clamps, or to release brake fluid etc, use your fingers to push the brake pad against the pistons, once the are in the housing pull out the pad....drop the new one in(greased) then do the other side of the caliper. all of a 5 minute per caliper job if that.
BTW are they stock pads? if so wanna ship them to me and ill cover shipping?
BTW are they stock pads? if so wanna ship them to me and ill cover shipping?
06-25-2010, 04:48 PM
#13
Ok, that was the easiest Fing brake pad change that I've ever done! Didn't grease the pads but also sprade brake fluid all over myself... the 1st side took me about an hour! The other side took me 10 minutes once I had everything I need needed..(J hooks, C clamp, uni-tire iron, jack..) oh and there was nooooooo Fing way I could have just used my hands to depress the pads...
06-25-2010, 05:22 PM
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yep no need for clamps, or to release brake fluid etc, use your fingers to push the brake pad against the pistons, once the are in the housing pull out the pad....drop the new one in(greased) then do the other side of the caliper. all of a 5 minute per caliper job if that.
BTW are they stock pads? if so wanna ship them to me and ill cover shipping?
BTW are they stock pads? if so wanna ship them to me and ill cover shipping?
06-25-2010, 07:31 PM
#16
Just used one C clamp but on each point were I pulled the pins out because they stayed compressed... also I just unbolted the brake fluid pressure reservoir thingie mabopper and wrapped a roll of papertowel around it and it kept it super clean for me while I was depressing the pads...
06-25-2010, 08:10 PM
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Ummmm... why? Theres no need to open the lines anywhere in the brake system. Sorry for the bold, but i dont want future searchers to think they have to open the lines. They can easily be compressed with a C clamp... i also use a small piece of steel so the clamp is pressing on both pistons at the same time (probably 1/8" x 1" x 7").
06-25-2010, 09:50 PM
#20
Channel locks with rubber coated handles. Grab the brake backing pad with the channel locks to pull them out. Use the rubber coated handle on the channel locks to help push the pistons back in if you are weak sauce and can't man handle them. The factory manual says to use a plastic wedge tool to push them in. WTF that is?