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OmniCamaro · 08-09-2013, 06:15 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!!

*edit. I'M NO EXPERT but I believe the thin metal "shim" is just for noise. When I did my brakes I took everything out and only put what was in the new parts box back on. The pads and the pins that hold the pads in are the only required parts I believe.

OmniCamaro · 08-09-2013, 06:17 PM

Great write-up and info here, thank you all. Just installed my Stillen rotors and it went great! I can't believe that torx bit is 65 ft/lbs. it was very easy to get off. I put thread lock on them so they'll be alright.

chad156 · 09-29-2013, 12:08 PM

Thanks!! Great write up

Bucci · 09-30-2013, 11:46 AM

Great write up

- Will Bookmark.

JUISSD · 11-01-2013, 03:46 PM

Changed my rotors and pads this morning and this write up was excellent. Made it a breeze. Thanks.

Rogan · 12-21-2013, 10:47 AM

Is loctite needed on the 18mm bolts that hold the rotor in place?

or are the bolts one time use?

Rogan · 12-21-2013, 11:21 AM

I take the rears are a pain to remove. I have the caliper off and the little screw with the ebrake down and it won't come off. I banged the rotor with a rubber hammer and nothing. Am I missing something obvious?

Rogan · 12-21-2013, 11:29 AM

Help..anyone. LOL

can't find anything on the web with regards to specifically removing the rears. Caliper off, the little screw on the front face is off...and the ebrake is down. How much banging can this take. I didn't try to crush it with the rubber hammer, but maybe I need to really bang on it.

BSR-1 · 12-21-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogan

Help..anyone. LOL

can't find anything on the web with regards to specifically removing the rears. Caliper off, the little screw on the front face is off...and the ebrake is down. How much banging can this take. I didn't try to crush it with the rubber hammer, but maybe I need to really bang on it.

Rogan · 12-21-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BSR-1

yeah but he seems to have had an issue with the screw coming off. i am just gonna take it to a shop and see what they did to get it off.

BSR-1 · 12-21-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogan

yeah but he seems to have had an issue with the screw coming off. i am just gonna take it to a shop and see what they did to get it off.

But that wasn't the point. It was at the end where he said, even if your having a bad day, don't worry it'll be better tomorrow.

Rogan · 12-21-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BSR-1

But that wasn't the point. It was at the end where he said, even if your having a bad day, don't worry it'll be better tomorrow.

Oh ok...gotcha. Same thing I told myself. Live and Learn....

BSR-1 · 12-21-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogan

Oh ok...gotcha. Same thing I told myself. Live and Learn....

Well it was that and don't be afraid to beat the hell out of it.

Rogan · 12-23-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BSR-1

Well it was that and don't be afraid to beat the hell out of it.

i beat the crap out of it yesterday.

08-09-2013, 06:17 PM	#72
OmniCamaro US Veteran Drives: 2011 Silver Ice Metallic 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bossier City, La Posts: 1,407	Great write-up and info here, thank you all. Just installed my Stillen rotors and it went great! I can't believe that torx bit is 65 ft/lbs. it was very easy to get off. I put thread lock on them so they'll be alright. __________________ *Dear Lord, give me the strength to carry on despite my Camaro addiction!* JRE iTSX tune, full cat-less Dynatech exhaust, CAI intake, Stillen Slotted/Drilled Rotors, RB braided brake lines, BMR lowering springs, (reserved for definite future MODS)

09-29-2013, 12:08 PM	#73
chad156 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southwest FL Posts: 44	Thanks!! Great write up __________________ 2010 Red Jewel Tint Coat 2SS LS3 \| CAI Intake \| Scoop \| Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust \| VMR 19x10 Sqaure Hoosier R6 Track Duty

09-30-2013, 11:46 AM	#74
Bucci Bucci Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 190 View My Garage	Great write up - Will Bookmark. __________________ Bucci

11-01-2013, 03:46 PM	#75
JUISSD Drives: 2010 White/IOM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,228	Changed my rotors and pads this morning and this write up was excellent. Made it a breeze. Thanks. __________________ 2010 White/IOM Camaro 2SS/RS M6

12-21-2013, 10:47 AM	#76
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Is loctite needed on the 18mm bolts that hold the rotor in place? or are the bolts one time use? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

12-21-2013, 11:21 AM	#77
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	I take the rears are a pain to remove. I have the caliper off and the little screw with the ebrake down and it won't come off. I banged the rotor with a rubber hammer and nothing. Am I missing something obvious? __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

12-21-2013, 11:29 AM	#78
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	Help..anyone. LOL can't find anything on the web with regards to specifically removing the rears. Caliper off, the little screw on the front face is off...and the ebrake is down. How much banging can this take. I didn't try to crush it with the rubber hammer, but maybe I need to really bang on it. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

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