Brake Pad Change (Front Only)
#21
another good way to get the piston to get down is to put the inside brake pad back in the caliper and use the c-clamp or a big set of vice grips (locking plyers) to hold down to push the piston back in, make sure you do it slowly tho, like mentioned before.
#28
hey so really... you should actually loosen the bleeder valve from behind when pushing the piston back in. i heard you could damage ur ABS pump if you do it the other way... personally i just do wht every1 else does,
#29
hey so really... you should actually loosen the bleeder valve from behind when pushing the piston back in. i heard you could damage ur ABS pump if you do it the other way... personally i just do wht every1 else does,
#31
if your getting noise it's from lack of brake paste or using old clips/backing plate. that autozone brake paste is crap..
also, you ahould perform a brake fluid service every 2yrs. brake fluid is extremly hydroscopic.
another thing,, we have floating calipers, lube the guide pins.
another thing, don't not open the bleeder to do a pad/rotor service, usless you have a PRESSURIZED bleeder hooked up or plan on doing a brake fluid service. you will get air in the lines,,, (remember we are surrounded by 14:7psi of air pressure) the abs pump will by fine.
this is coming from a certfied tech ;)
also, you ahould perform a brake fluid service every 2yrs. brake fluid is extremly hydroscopic.
another thing,, we have floating calipers, lube the guide pins.
another thing, don't not open the bleeder to do a pad/rotor service, usless you have a PRESSURIZED bleeder hooked up or plan on doing a brake fluid service. you will get air in the lines,,, (remember we are surrounded by 14:7psi of air pressure) the abs pump will by fine.
this is coming from a certfied tech ;)
#34
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#35
Originally Posted by a_german_named_hans
question. I only have a 3 inch c clamp. Is that good enough or should i get a 6 inch c clam?
#37
I'm about to order some brake pads of sparks. The grease I could pick up at any auto shop right? Is it called anything in particular or does anyone recommend a specific grease?