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Monchy36 04-12-2013 09:28 PM
DIY: V6 rotors & brakes
 
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OK Guys! easy with my English... :yikes:
Here we go:


Tools i use:
socket wrench braker
1/2" socket wrench
14,16,18mm socket
hammer
screwdriver
T30 Torx bit
piece of hanger
disc brake pad spreader
WD-40


1) remove cap from master cilinder
2) lift car,remove tires
3) remove caliper bolts(2) using 14mm socket
4) remove caliper & pads (use piece of hanger to hanged on spring to protect brake line)
5) remove caliper holder bolts (2) using 18mm socket
Note: back caliper holder bolts need 16mm socket
6) push back pistons using brake pad spreader
7) remove T30 torx bolt from rotor and remove rotor (i have to hit it with hammer on center to loose it up)
Note: back rotors need to disengage E-brake to remove

install new rotors, install everything back... took me 2 1/2 hours by myself...

Tip: use WD-40 before remove T30 torx bolt and rotors to loose them up from rust... :thumbsup:

Macrackie 04-12-2013 09:35 PM
What pads and rotors did you use?

Have you used them hard enough to feel any difference?

Monchy36 04-12-2013 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Macrackie (Post 6417591)
What pads and rotors did you use?

Have you used them hard enough to feel any difference?
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/FRONT-REAR-KI...djw~~60_12.GIF give it a little test and feel a lot better! i let you know tomorrow...:thumbup:

kjkjr27 04-12-2013 09:54 PM
What is the diff between the caliber holder bolts and the caliber bolts?

kjkjr27 04-12-2013 09:56 PM
BTW looks good :thumbsup:

menendez1293 04-12-2013 10:00 PM
Looks great. :thumb: have you driven it yet?

chicagobulls 04-12-2013 10:06 PM
Nice

Monchy36 04-13-2013 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kjkjr27 (Post 6417654)
What is the diff between the caliber holder bolts and the caliber bolts?
Caliber bolts are 14mm you remove them to remove brake pads first and get access to push back pistons, caliber holder bolts are 18mm front, 16mm back you need to remove this so you remove rotors...

Monchy36 04-13-2013 04:54 AM
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Originally Posted by menendez1293 (Post 6417676)
Looks great. :thumb: have you driven it yet?
Give a good drive to work and feel amazing! Braking is so much better! I'm really glad that I did it! :thumbup:

Monchy36 04-13-2013 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by chicagobulls (Post 6417693)
Nice
:thanks:

kjkjr27 04-13-2013 12:14 PM
Looks like I may have to make yet another trip to lowes to buy more sockets...shoulda just bought a huge starter back haha but at this point it would be pointless :doh:. I do have a little kit for like 6mm to 12mm haha!

2010camarolt 04-13-2013 12:52 PM
good work monchy! going to bookmark this for the future!

rtcat600man 04-13-2013 01:01 PM
Great job on the write up. This is on my list of things to do once I need a new set of brakes. Not sure when that will be, at my current highway driving habit, might be a few years yet.

Monchy36 04-13-2013 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kjkjr27 (Post 6419139)
Looks like I may have to make yet another trip to lowes to buy more sockets...shoulda just bought a huge starter back haha but at this point it would be pointless :doh:. I do have a little kit for like 6mm to 12mm haha!
Just go to Sears they have a special on craftsmen tools...

PS: the brake pad spreader is very handy! Only cost $8 on AutoZone... :thumbsup:


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