How to change your Brake Pads
Apr 20, 2004, 07:55 PM
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STEP 12
After you are all done, start the engine and pump the brake a few times to push out the pistons!!!!
You are all done!
After you are all done, start the engine and pump the brake a few times to push out the pistons!!!!
You are all done!
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Apr 20, 2004, 08:15 PM
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TIP #1
The OEM brake dust sucks .... so to save yourself the headache and possible nagging from the GF/Mrs. ... spread some newspaper prior to working on the pads!
The OEM brake dust sucks .... so to save yourself the headache and possible nagging from the GF/Mrs. ... spread some newspaper prior to working on the pads!
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If you are using aftermarket pads.....
PLEASE REUSE YOUR OEM SHIMS!! (but only if they are in good condition)
Here is a shim from the front pad .... it takes a bit of patience to pry them off..
From the service manual :
FRONT SHIMS : INSTALL WITH THE ARROW POINTING DOWN
REAR SHIMS : INSTALL WITH THE ARROW POINTING UP
If you are using aftermarket pads.....
PLEASE REUSE YOUR OEM SHIMS!! (but only if they are in good condition)
Here is a shim from the front pad .... it takes a bit of patience to pry them off..
From the service manual :
FRONT SHIMS : INSTALL WITH THE ARROW POINTING DOWN
REAR SHIMS : INSTALL WITH THE ARROW POINTING UP
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TIP #3 : OPERATION : BRAKE QUIET
Well I got some high coef of friction ENDLESS pads:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33596
to test out on the car (not sure what compound as it was not marked on the pad and I didn't get the box). Judging from the moderate lack of friction when cold, and the excellent fade resistance when hot.. I think they maybe CC-X or better.
To quiet the Squeal you get with more aggressive pads, I took these steps:
A. Preserved the Shims and reinstalled them properly (see how-to - Tip#2)
B. Applied high temperature Copper Grease to the back of the pads and the side rails (see howto - Step 6)
C. Applied Copper Grease to the spring contact area (see hot-to - Step 9)
Verdict :
Before : Squeal.
After : Silence!
Picture : The yellow lines point to the side rails. This is a major source of friction/noise and is why its so important to lubricate the sides of the pads as per service manual.
Well I got some high coef of friction ENDLESS pads:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33596
to test out on the car (not sure what compound as it was not marked on the pad and I didn't get the box). Judging from the moderate lack of friction when cold, and the excellent fade resistance when hot.. I think they maybe CC-X or better.
To quiet the Squeal you get with more aggressive pads, I took these steps:
A. Preserved the Shims and reinstalled them properly (see how-to - Tip#2)
B. Applied high temperature Copper Grease to the back of the pads and the side rails (see howto - Step 6)
C. Applied Copper Grease to the spring contact area (see hot-to - Step 9)
Verdict :
Before : Squeal.
After : Silence!
Picture : The yellow lines point to the side rails. This is a major source of friction/noise and is why its so important to lubricate the sides of the pads as per service manual.
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