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Smart Line · 05-04-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hysonmb

Thank you for this! I just installed new pads last night. This was, by far, the easiest brake job I've ever done and your post made it a breeze.

thanks. easy Job for sure.
will go back to stock (remove the Hawks) after this weekend's track day. had I know it would be that easy might have just installed them at the track

Thank you!

CAP'N B · 06-20-2013, 09:01 AM

EBC brake pads have a breakin film that will clean the rotor and help bed the pads, they say it could take 200 to 1000 miles of regular driving.

PQ · 06-20-2013, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eb_SS

Found a video, that follows this DIY except it isn't on a Camaro.

Its less than 2.5 minutes…

Ok, wait a minute? I took the freaking caoipers OFF the car like I've always had to do. Interesting.

OmniCamaro · 06-20-2013, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Ok, wait a minute? I took the freaking caoipers OFF the car like I've always had to do. Interesting.

It's really that easy?! Sweet!

OrangeSS2011.5 · 06-24-2013, 05:35 PM

Did anyone find the torque specs for the bolts that hold the rotors to the hub/axle?

bannonm · 06-24-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSS2011.5

Did anyone find the torque specs for the bolts that hold the rotors to the hub/axle?

torque specs: front 44 lb/ft 90 deg, rear 30 lb/ft 90 deg. Means torque to spec and then turn 90 degrees more.

OrangeSS2011.5 · 06-24-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bannonm

torque specs: front 44 lb/ft 90 deg, rear 30 lb/ft 90 deg. Means torque to spec and then turn 90 degrees more.

Awesome thank you! Doing my brakes tomorrow, my rotors are warped so i wanted to just do all 4 brakes and pads.

OrangeSS2011.5 · 06-25-2013, 08:22 PM

oh hey guys one more quick question, the 18mm caliper to bracket bolts, is there a torque spec on those or is it just tighten them down to snug?

kevin1106 · 06-25-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeSS2011.5

oh hey guys one more quick question, the 18mm caliper to bracket bolts, is there a torque spec on those or is it just tighten them down to snug?

65ft lbs

OrangeSS2011.5 · 06-25-2013, 08:38 PM

Thank you guys for all the info. Keep on cruisin'!

Black_2SS · 07-10-2013, 07:19 PM

Ok, doing this right now and stupid question! The little metal shims that are thin like a pop can on the back of the pads. Do you put those back on? Put the Molly lube right on the pad and then got worried! Please tell me no!!

eb_SS · 07-10-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS

Ok, doing this right now and stupid question! The little metal shims that are thin like a pop can on the back of the pads. Do you put those back on? Put the Molly lube right on the pad and then got worried! Please tell me no!!

If you mean the metal shims that look like wheel balancers, no. I remember reading GM added these to help with noise coming from the pads.

Black_2SS · 07-10-2013, 09:13 PM

Not the ones that looks like wheel weights. These are like a flat aluminum shim that sit between the pad and the piston. Have to drive 100 miles tmr just want to make sure I don't have to stay up and put them back!!!! If just noise I can deal for a day or so. Thanks guys!!

BSR-1 · 07-11-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS

Not the ones that looks like wheel weights. These are like a flat aluminum shim that sit between the pad and the piston. Have to drive 100 miles tmr just want to make sure I don't have to stay up and put them back!!!! If just noise I can deal for a day or so. Thanks guys!!

Toss 'em! At least half, maybe more, are run without them.

06-20-2013, 09:01 AM	#58
CAP'N B Cajun Mariner Drives: 10 Camaro SS/RS 15 Camaro Z/82 AGM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Real Cajun,Golden Meadow, LA. Posts: 673 View My Garage	EBC brake pads have a breakin film that will clean the rotor and help bed the pads, they say it could take 200 to 1000 miles of regular driving. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS Red Jewel VVTLS3/A6 '15Camaro Z/28* Ashen Gray*

06-24-2013, 05:35 PM	#61
OrangeSS2011.5 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 25 View My Garage	Did anyone find the torque specs for the bolts that hold the rotors to the hub/axle? __________________ Nickki SS

06-25-2013, 08:22 PM	#64
OrangeSS2011.5 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 25 View My Garage	oh hey guys one more quick question, the 18mm caliper to bracket bolts, is there a torque spec on those or is it just tighten them down to snug? __________________ Nickki SS

06-25-2013, 08:38 PM	#66
OrangeSS2011.5 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 25 View My Garage	Thank you guys for all the info. Keep on cruisin'! __________________ Nickki SS

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Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	Not the ones that looks like wheel weights. These are like a flat aluminum shim that sit between the pad and the piston. Have to drive 100 miles tmr just want to make sure I don't have to stay up and put them back!!!! If just noise I can deal for a day or so. Thanks guys!!