Pad install
05-07-2005, 11:24 PM
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Pad install
Hey guys...ill probably be attempting to replace the front and rear pads on the 240 tomorrow and Ive never messed with brakes before (except to "get around them" to work on suspension stuff). Anyway Ive been reading over the FSM and it states to always replace the shims when changing pads. Is this completely necessary (limited budget here), if so, will the pads come with shims or will I have to purchase new ones seperately. Any other pertinent info that anyone would like to throw in would be greatly appreciated. 
05-08-2005, 12:21 AM
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umm, all the pads i've bought have always came with the shims... I really don't know if they even need to be there... it's pretty simple, there's just like two bolts, and the caliper comes off, take the old pads out, put the new ones in, which should only fit one way...put it back together.. pretty simple.
05-29-2005, 09:32 AM
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bleeding is not necessary. You're going to need to push the piston back in the caliper or else you'll probably have problems putting the caliper back in place over the rotor. If you have the fsm, their should be directions to rotate the piston using pliers. The pistons are threaded so when you slowly rotate them, they will slide back into the caliper to give you enough clearance to get the pads over the rotor.
05-29-2005, 11:14 AM
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Originally posted by CowboyTurbo
bleeding is not necessary. You're going to need to push the piston back in the caliper or else you'll probably have problems putting the caliper back in place over the rotor. If you have the fsm, their should be directions to rotate the piston using pliers. The pistons are threaded so when you slowly rotate them, they will slide back into the caliper to give you enough clearance to get the pads over the rotor.
bleeding is not necessary. You're going to need to push the piston back in the caliper or else you'll probably have problems putting the caliper back in place over the rotor. If you have the fsm, their should be directions to rotate the piston using pliers. The pistons are threaded so when you slowly rotate them, they will slide back into the caliper to give you enough clearance to get the pads over the rotor.
05-29-2005, 11:23 PM
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Originally posted by Black240Coupe
if ure really lazy u can remove just the bottom bolt on the caliper and lift it up giving u enough room to remove bothe the pads and push the piston back in...
hope that helps
if ure really lazy u can remove just the bottom bolt on the caliper and lift it up giving u enough room to remove bothe the pads and push the piston back in...
hope that helps
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