StarSk8er_00

I hope this is the right section for this post! I am going to be installing some Axxis brake pads on my car when they come in and I wanted to see if anyone had any tips or tricks for me?

06ShadowBoX

easy as a prostitute on saturday night.

On the real note, compress the caliper piston before you do anything. Stick a flat head into the rotor and compress that piston!

StarSk8er_00

Wow that is pretty easy. LOL I just wanted to make sure before I start that I wont run into anything I wasn't expecting.

06ShadowBoX

NOPE. i believe a 14 socket, and a wrench(dont know what size) and a flat head will get it all done for you.

StarSk8er_00

I am also thinking about putting a how to up with pictures when I do it, but I am not sure if anyone will find this useful. If anyone wants me to do that then let me know if I don't hear anything then I will just assume it isnt needed.

Big_Bird

post it up cant hurt

06ShadowBoX

Go for it menG, there isnt a write up for the xB with pictures.
https://www.scionlife.com/tech/?article=262
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=55431

the second link shows how to change out the rotor, but the first few steps are the steps taken to change the brake pads.

StarSk8er_00

Cool I will have them up as soon as I get the parts in.

XbbbbBox

I would recommend to turn (grind) your rotors if your going to the trouble of putting on pads.
$16 at Pep Boys - cheap enough, guarantees a much better brake job. I just did mine a few months ago - easy - now they work better than new. I believe there is a tutorial on rotor replacement which is excellent.
A writeup on pad replacement would be great!

StarSk8er_00

I just installed my new Axis brake pads about a week and a half ago, but after putting them on I am getting a chirping/squealing noise when I get around 40 MPH. If I just ever so slightly touch my brakes the noise goes away for about 2-3 minutes. When I am on the interstate doing 70 I hear nothing, and when I am stopping I hear nothing and feel no rubbing. I have been checking my rotors and I see not signs of wear on the rotor. I guess the real question is if you guys think that this could be due to the Axis brake pads being a more high performance pad and maybe being a little thicker so it is touching? Any one else have this problem? Please help!!!