Brake Rotor Install
#41
i didnt want to hammer mine just cause i was using the scion car jack and i couldnt get the car high enought to jack stands under it. but yeah there pretty easy to remove after you give it a couple light wacks, i think Hawk pads or any other pads then what they came with would be better
#42
I know this has been a while since this post was brought up, but as I was looking through it, I didn't see anyone mention that in order to prep the rotors for use, you first need to wipe the faces of the rotors with brake cleaner to get the film that is sprayed on before shipping. This is usually a must because it can glaze your pads and cause brake failure.
#44
Originally Posted by sprslug_182
I know this has been a while since this post was brought up, but as I was looking through it, I didn't see anyone mention that in order to prep the rotors for use, you first need to wipe the faces of the rotors with brake cleaner to get the film that is sprayed on before shipping. This is usually a must because it can glaze your pads and cause brake failure.
#45
Good writeup-- I just replaced my pads and rotors (no upgrades or painting, though), and this was a huge help. Thanks, Scionlife!
A tip I stumbled upon-- the pads I bought came with new 14mm caliper bolts, so I used the old ones to push/pry off the rotor-- it seems to be that way by design. They're threaded for those bolts.
I really like the caliper design on these cars -- it makes brake service very easy.
A tip I stumbled upon-- the pads I bought came with new 14mm caliper bolts, so I used the old ones to push/pry off the rotor-- it seems to be that way by design. They're threaded for those bolts.
I really like the caliper design on these cars -- it makes brake service very easy.
#46
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Originally Posted by WhoKilledTheJAMs
Good writeup-- I just replaced my pads and rotors (no upgrades or painting, though), and this was a huge help. Thanks, Scionlife!
A tip I stumbled upon-- the pads I bought came with new 14mm caliper bolts, so I used the old ones to push/pry off the rotor-- it seems to be that way by design. They're threaded for those bolts.
I really like the caliper design on these cars -- it makes brake service very easy.
A tip I stumbled upon-- the pads I bought came with new 14mm caliper bolts, so I used the old ones to push/pry off the rotor-- it seems to be that way by design. They're threaded for those bolts.
I really like the caliper design on these cars -- it makes brake service very easy.
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