5.0 PP How diffcult to DIY Front Pads ?

[FordTechOne]

use a C clamp to compress pistons

How are you going to use a C-Clamp on fixed calipers.....:headbonk:

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[nicktechla]

How are you going to use a C-Clamp on fixed calipers.....:headbonk:

just like this

 

[Jshsharp03]

I am at 20k miles and my Brembo/PP brakes are squealing and making an awful resonating noise when under 10 MPH as well. I would hope that the brakes last longer than 20k miles... My back tires only lasted 19k but I get that...

 

[FordTechOne]

just like this

And that, everyone, is how you damage an aluminum caliper body :doh:

That's called being a HACK. And when you only push in the calipers one side at a time, the other side will push out, rendering that method useless.

The only proper way to retract pistons in a fixed caliper is with the proper piston retraction tool. Don't spread bad information that will cause people to damage their expensive Brembo calipers.

 

[FordTechOne]

I am at 20k miles and my Brembo/PP brakes are squealing and making an awful resonating noise when under 10 MPH as well. I would hope that the brakes last longer than 20k miles... My back tires only lasted 19k but I get that...

Brakes are just like tires; the mileage that they last depends entirely on how the car is driven.

 

[CoolRod]

I changed my front pads out to Carbotech 1521's, mainly for less dust. No special tools needed. You don't need to remove the caliper. Just change one pad at a time, so you don't have 6 pistons to compress back in. The pads themselves take a bit of coercing to get out, but you can do it with just your fingers and/or a small screwdriver to push them out. Reinstalling the clips and pins is also a small lesson in patience if you've never done it.

 

[Todd15Fastback]

I changed my front pads out to Carbotech 1521's, mainly for less dust. No special tools needed. You don't need to remove the caliper. Just change one pad at a time, so you don't have 6 pistons to compress back in. The pads themselves take a bit of coercing to get out, but you can do it with just your fingers and/or a small screwdriver to push them out. Reinstalling the clips and pins is also a small lesson in patience if you've never done it.

How do you like the 1521's so far vs. GTPP pads? How is initial bite? How about hard braking and repeated hard braking? A lot less dust?

 

[ridenfish39]

I am at 20k miles and my Brembo/PP brakes are squealing and making an awful resonating noise when under 10 MPH as well. I would hope that the brakes last longer than 20k miles... My back tires only lasted 19k but I get that...

Damn, 19k out of the back tires? I got 10k and I never did a burn out.

 

[CoolRod]

How do you like the 1521's so far vs. GTPP pads? How is initial bite? How about hard braking and repeated hard braking? A lot less dust?

I would say approximately 50% less dust. I haven't autoX'd them yet, but they are very comparable on the street to the stock PP pads. Also, less initial bite which some may like as the brakes are now less "touchy".

 

[Todd15Fastback]

I would say approximately 50% less dust. I haven't autoX'd them yet, but they are very comparable on the street to the stock PP pads. Also, less initial bite which some may like as the brakes are now less "touchy".

Thanks for the info. Trying to decide what pads to go with:frusty:

 

[ForTehNguyen]

I just changed my front pads out for a HPDE tomorrow:

1. There are two pins that hold the pads. The back end of the pin has a detent so use a hammer to knock the spiked end in a little. Push down the spring plate so you can remove the bottom pin easier. You may need a punch or hex key to help you knock the pin out. You will notice the pin has a smaller diameter towards the midsection for the spring plate to retain the pin and prevent it from backing out.

2. After the bottom pin is removed, remove the spring plate and then the top pin

3. 12mm socket to remove the bolt for the center bar that goes across the center of the caliper. Remove center bar

4. Use a C clamp to compress the ears of the brake pads against the caliper to compress the pistons. The ears are where the top and bottom pins go through to hold the pads. Pads slide out easy once pistons are compressed. Dont need a large c clamp, I used a 2" C clamp

5. Reuse factory shim and anti squeal brake grease on the new pads and reinstall in caliper.

6. Reassemble the caliper in reverse order. A tip to putting back the spring plate is to install the bottom pin first then the spring plate. Hold the spring plate down while you install the top pin. Make sure the spring plate engages the midsection of the pin for retainment.

 

[Blk2015GT]

And that, everyone, is how you damage an aluminum caliper body :doh:

That's called being a HACK. And when you only push in the calipers one side at a time, the other side will push out, rendering that method useless.

The only proper way to retract pistons in a fixed caliper is with the proper piston retraction tool. Don't spread bad information that will cause people to damage their expensive Brembo calipers.

I bought a brake tool kit I think from Harbor Freight some years ago, but Autozone rents then for FREE with a refundable deposit.

 

[racingandfishing]

And that, everyone, is how you damage an aluminum caliper body :doh:

That's called being a HACK. And when you only push in the calipers one side at a time, the other side will push out, rendering that method useless.

The only proper way to retract pistons in a fixed caliper is with the proper piston retraction tool. Don't spread bad information that will cause people to damage their expensive Brembo calipers.

Like this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Piston...der-Caliper-Compressor-Tool-NEW-/161417907297

 

[phunk]

You guys are nuts.

Its this easy. Slide one pad halfway out, pull the top edge of it to push the pistons back in, then pull the pad the rest of the way out. Clean or blow off the boots if needed, slide in new pad. Then, slide the other pad halfway out, and do it again.

No need to remove the caliper unless you are changing the rotors too. No special tools needed. This is a piece of cake... no reason to over complicate it.

 

[Sithel]

I changed my front pads out to Carbotech 1521's, mainly for less dust.

Where did you get these pads at? I'm definitely interested in less brake dust.

This isn't my video, but is this pretty much how our Brembo's work for replacing the pads?

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