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Rotor & pad change

Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:42 AM
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Just did mine last week. Easy as pie.
I watched this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XftXWNEtmRY

Painted them too:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19004765@N04/6859859082/

All done:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/19004765@N04/6988878515/

I had to replace the EBC red stuff pieces of crap that had worn to bare metal and/or broke in half after 30k miles.
Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by whopper
Brake Caliper Guide Pin Bolt - 34 N.m/25 lb ft
Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolt - 115 N.m/85 lb ft
Brake Hose-to-Brake Caliper Bolt - 48 N.m/35 lb ft
Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve - 11 N.m/97 lb in
So....not my "GGRRRRRRRRAAAAAAA....that aughta about do it" torque measurement method?
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Or my typical, tighten till it strips, then back it off a 1/4 turn!! LOL
Old Mar 23, 2012 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by whopper
Or my typical, tighten till it strips, then back it off a 1/4 turn!! LOL
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 06:15 AM
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Is pad replacement in the back a lil more difficult? I heard you have to push and turn the caliber piston at the same time.
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