Sorry if this is not a very interesting topic, but I want to change
brake pads on my Evo for the first time, having realized that
this is going to happen more than I can afford to pay someone
else to do it.

I've never changed brake pads on any car before, so I'd
appreciate a few tips. I've asked a couple of friends and
have a basic idea what to do, but I also have a few questions.

Do I have to unbolt the caliper assembly, at least on one side,
so I can move it away from the rotor? Or can I just slide
the pads out through the hole in the edge of the assembly?

If so, how do I remove that big spring clip that seems to be
holding the pads in?

What else do I need to know?

Any pointers or helpful pictures would be appreciated. Thanks!

Michael

 

I do not know the specifics for the Evo unfortunately, I have to check the service manual; which I cannot do at this time

However, few pointers:

- the springs should come out easily if pressure is put on from the correct side. The correct side is determined based on its shape. With a screwdriver, you should be able to apply a gentel pressure, and the spring should pop out. If you feel like you and really working hard to get them off, then you are working from the wrong side

- When you insert the inner pad, you should, using a clamp of some sort, put as high of pressure as you can to ensure that brake fluid is pushed back a little for better feel after installation. Sometimes, that may overflow the fluid off the reservoir but that is OK. Hence, before you start, open the top cap of the fluid reservoir and don't close it until you are done.

- It really helps to have the service manual handy and to read before doing it. I found it extremely helpful to have someone experienced, even on other cars, to be with you while your doing it the very first time.

 

Find someone in the area to stop by and give you hand. It shouldn't take but an hour and that way you can avoid doing any novice damage. If you're near here, I'd help for half a pizza.

 

this might help..

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...threadid=26175

 

Thanks for the pointer, pearwhiteoz, the exploded diagram
is a big help.

And yes, I'm going to follow someone else's advice and bribe
a friend (with food) to come help me. He's done this dozens
of times.

Michael

 

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