DIY for V6 Brake Pad change - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

usranger80 · 08-13-2011, 01:54 PM

I saw the DIY for the SS but nothing for the V6, I imagine they are quite similar except for a few steps though. ALso some conflicting info out there on whether or not to bleed the brakes if you are jsut changing the pads. I have done brake pads before but never on this car and I just want to make sure I get it right without messing something up. Got some Wagner Ceramic TQ's to put on to get rid of the annoying brake dust.

RedVictory · 08-15-2011, 02:39 PM

Ill be watching this, ive got new pads and vented rotors to install....sigh...

garcmol · 08-15-2011, 03:13 PM

You shouldn't have to bleed the brakes when your finished. However, when you are spreading the calipers, keep an eye on the brake fluid resevoir. If/When it starts to rise because your spreading the calipers and pushing fluid back into the resevior, you don't want it to overflow. Brake fluid can destroy some paint. GO SLOW too! You don't want it to jump out of the resevoir either, lol. A turkey baster or syringe can be used to remove some of the fluid if you need to remove some.

The Brembo DIY will work fine for removing the calipers because they bolt right up to the same holes on the V6.

edit: as long as you don't crack the bleeder screw or your resevoir is bone dry you do not need to bleed the brakes

FLRS · 08-15-2011, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcmol

You shouldn't have to bleed the brakes when your finished. However, when you are spreading the calipers, keep an eye on the brake fluid resevoir. If/When it starts to rise because your spreading the calipers and pushing fluid back into the resevior, you don't want it to overflow. Brake fluid can destroy some paint. GO SLOW too! You don't want it to jump out of the resevoir either, lol. A turkey baster or syringe can be used to remove some of the fluid if you need to remove some.

The Brembo DIY will work fine for removing the calipers because they bolt right up to the same holes on the V6.

edit: as long as you don't crack the bleeder screw or your resevoir is bone dry you do not need to bleed the brakes

Excellent advice

Hellfighter · 08-15-2011, 11:10 PM

step by step pictures?

RedVictory · 08-17-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellfighter

step by step pictures?

yes please

08-13-2011, 01:54 PM	#1
usranger80 Drives: 2011 1LT "Bumblebee" Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Angelo, TX Posts: 699 View My Garage	DIY for V6 Brake Pad change I saw the DIY for the SS but nothing for the V6, I imagine they are quite similar except for a few steps though. ALso some conflicting info out there on whether or not to bleed the brakes if you are jsut changing the pads. I have done brake pads before but never on this car and I just want to make sure I get it right without messing something up. Got some Wagner Ceramic TQ's to put on to get rid of the annoying brake dust. __________________

08-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,199	You shouldn't have to bleed the brakes when your finished. However, when you are spreading the calipers, keep an eye on the brake fluid resevoir. If/When it starts to rise because your spreading the calipers and pushing fluid back into the resevior, you don't want it to overflow. Brake fluid can destroy some paint. GO SLOW too! You don't want it to jump out of the resevoir either, lol. A turkey baster or syringe can be used to remove some of the fluid if you need to remove some. The Brembo DIY will work fine for removing the calipers because they bolt right up to the same holes on the V6. edit: as long as you don't crack the bleeder screw or your resevoir is bone dry you do not need to bleed the brakes __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

08-15-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
Hellfighter Drives: 2013 Black ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sugar Land/Texas Posts: 2,354 View My Garage	step by step pictures? __________________

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RedVictory Luv my LS3 Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS M6 LS3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 296	Ill be watching this, ive got new pads and vented rotors to install....sigh...