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Old 08-28-2003, 09:16 AM
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Default Do I need anything special to change brake pads?

I know that for the rear I will need some kind of a tool to put the pads back in. As to the fron, Bentley mentions some hex scres that I am supposed to have new. Anyone know how to get these?

I have new pads, and normal toon (inlcuding rear brake tool). Do I need anythig else?

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You don't need any special tools for the front pads.
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Default Changing stock pads:

1. Break wheel lugs.
2. Jack up car and support with jackstand.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Unclip spring clasp on top of the caliper with a pair of pliers. (I've found chanel locks to be very helpful here)
5. If they are your original stock pads stick a flat head screwdriver between the backing plate and the caliper to break the adhesive.
6. Unclip brake pad sensor harness, you a small flat head screwdriver to unclip it.
7. Pull out pads.
8. Reverse the above process with the new pads on.
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Default For the rears, you will need a "narrow" 15mm wrench,

Try a bicycle pedal wrench. That is what I use. About $10 from a bike store.
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doesnt he have StopTechs ?
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Default There I go not reading sigs again. In that case, add a pry bar, hammer, and hex wrench with a

breaker bar to the mix. The jaws of life that firemen use to extract people from wrecked cars might help too. ;-)
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You need skills ;-) I can do a side in about 10 minutes.
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Default Great, I was hoping to do it at a track for a first time...

Hopefully there will be some skilled people at Pocono this weekend!

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It's not difficult, but it can be a PITA if things stick like mine like to.
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