Should I atempt doing brake job? Any DIY guides?
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Should I atempt doing brake job? Any DIY guides?
My pads are running out so I decided to replace them with porterfields r4s and new front girodisc rotors! Is replacing the rotors and pads on our cars a difficult task and do we need any special tools? Are there any dummy step by step DIY guides? also where can I find the torque specs to tighten the bolts to?
I have done brake pads on Acuras before but the calipers are different, and I have never done rotors before.
I would appreciate any advice, thank you in advance!
I have done brake pads on Acuras before but the calipers are different, and I have never done rotors before.
I would appreciate any advice, thank you in advance!
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it is easy and straight foreward. I have done it a few weeks ago, also with girodiscs.
You do need an allan key size 10 where you can put some force on to unbolt the callipers.
There are two pins and on M8 bolt that hold the pads. And you need one torx key to loosen the discs. The Giro discs don't have that hole to put the torx screw back in but that's no problem.
If you have any questions, let me know!
You do need an allan key size 10 where you can put some force on to unbolt the callipers.
There are two pins and on M8 bolt that hold the pads. And you need one torx key to loosen the discs. The Giro discs don't have that hole to put the torx screw back in but that's no problem.
If you have any questions, let me know!
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Yep this brake job is a DYI job. No problem.
You'll need jack stands, air compressor and impact wrench to speed up the process, and tools mentioned above.
I would recommend to bleed your brakes on top of changing the pads.
You'll need jack stands, air compressor and impact wrench to speed up the process, and tools mentioned above.
I would recommend to bleed your brakes on top of changing the pads.
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anyone know where I can find torque specs for the braking system?
I dont have an impact wrench/air tools but I can use hand tools right?
thank you!
How to replace brake pads, rotors, and brake sensors 2007 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport - YouTube
found this diy when I did my brakes, it helped me.
found this diy when I did my brakes, it helped me.
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thanks guys. also seems like I should use the locktite for the bolts?
and to confirm, the rotor is only held on by the one torx bolt right?
and to confirm, the rotor is only held on by the one torx bolt right?
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Hand tools are the preferred way to do this job except for the lug bolts maybe. Actually air tools are not the best way to do lug bolts either but that is what most mechanics (sic) use regardless.
Torque Specs (comps alldata - give it a try)
Front caliper bolts to carrier - 180Nm
Rear caliper bolts to carrier - 110Nm
Sensor bolts - 8Nm
Front cross bolt anti-rattle spring support - 30Nm
Disc to hub screw - 10Nm
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pop open the brake fluid reservoir to let the fluid expand so as not to pressurize the other lines in the system, and use your hands. I have no problems pushing the pistons back in by hand.
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I hate to say this but if you have to ask the question in this thread title you should probably let it go. So can anyone who has done this on there own actually tell me what the t30 torque screw that holds the rotor on is actually for? this might be a trick question
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I hate to say this but if you have to ask the question in this thread title you should probably let it go. So can anyone who has done this on there own actually tell me what the t30 torque screw that holds the rotor on is actually for? this might be a trick question
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It's just to hold it in place. The actual rotor is held in place by the clamping force of the wheels. The screw is a set screw to hold the rotor in place while the wheel and caliper have been removed.
It is not even needed ultimately once the wheel is on.
It is not even needed ultimately once the wheel is on.
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I think they are "needed" if you catch my drift.
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Put the bolt back in almost all the way and give it a light tap or two. That should loosen up the cross bolt. It just has some light corrosion or crud holding it in place.
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