Questions on Replacing Rotors

[John5516]

Guys,

I plan on changing my pads and rotors. I just had a couple questions on installing the new rotors. I know I have to take off the caliper, then take off the caliper mounting bracket. Then somehow manage to yank off the rotor, I saw the trick to lever off the rotors with the screws.

However when I'm putting on new rotors is there a certain way they need to go back on? Or do I just put them on? I will be doing this with a buddy, so I will have some help. Thanks for any advice or suggestions. I searched for this topic but nothing came up. I am using Brembo Blanks and Brembo Pads! Next time it will be the Hawk Pads!

John

[Turboman412]

no they do not have to go on any certain way. just make sure you clean the hub very well before you install the rotors with a wire brush or a digrinder. its actully very simple. and use anti seize on the back of the pads and the shims. and always clean off the new rotors with brake clean.

good luck
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[Eye8Pussies]

Originally Posted by Turboman412

no they do not have to go on any certain way. just make sure you clean the hub very well before you install the rotors with a wire brush or a digrinder. its actully very simple. and use anti seize on the back of the pads and the shims. and always clean off the new rotors with brake clean.

good luck
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as for the shims...I hope you mean putting hte anti-squeal lubricant on it, not anti-seize

[digmycelica]

Originally Posted by John5516

Guys,

I plan on changing my pads and rotors. I just had a couple questions on installing the new rotors. I know I have to take off the caliper, then take off the caliper mounting bracket. Then somehow manage to yank off the rotor, I saw the trick to lever off the rotors with the screws.

However when I'm putting on new rotors is there a certain way they need to go back on? Or do I just put them on? I will be doing this with a buddy, so I will have some help. Thanks for any advice or suggestions. I searched for this topic but nothing came up. I am using Brembo Blanks and Brembo Pads! Next time it will be the Hawk Pads!

John

Here is a good tip, When pushing the caliper piston back in with a large c-clamp, unscrew the bleeder on the caliper a few turns first and put a hose on the tip. put the other end of the hose in a jar. Then you can push the piston back in without pushing the old fluid backwards back into the abs unit.It will go in the jar instead. Because otherwise you can screw up your abs system .

[John5516]

Originally Posted by digmycelica

Here is a good tip, When pushing the caliper piston back in with a large c-clamp, unscrew the bleeder on the caliper a few turns first and put a hose on the tip. put the other end of the hose in a jar. Then you can push the piston back in without pushing the old fluid backwards back into the abs unit.It will go in the jar
instead. Because otherwise you can screw up your abs system .

Will this apply if my car has no ABS?

Thanks!

[Hajoca]

Do the same with or without ABS.

[John5516]

Where is this bleeder plug located?

[Hajoca]

On the caliper, top, higher than the brake hose banjo bolt fitting, it is a small 8mm hex with a nipple on top, should be covered with a rubber cap.