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Pad and Rotor Replacement Question
If I can continue to use the existing pads do I still need to remove them to retract the Piston or is there some trick to doing that with them still on? Also I can't remember how do you remove the retaining spring just pry it off with a flathead screw driver? Thanks guys!
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New Rotor's New pad's.
Old pads are no good at all (bin job). Spring yes just pry off. |
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Thank you
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I use some anti squeak behind the brake pads. I bought a new little tool that pushes the piston in it works nicely. You could make your own with a piece of wood T nut and a bolt. You also don't need it you can just push and pry with whatever
Don't forget to get sensors for the brake pads if your sensors are tripped I bought some premium rotors for my rears that are powder coat Grey. Very happy not to have rust inside my wheel anymore
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I use the old pad - the one without the spring clip that fits into the piston - and a large c-clamp to push the piston back. Watch your MC fluid level when retracting the piston.
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As others have said, new rotors + new pads. Don't install used pads onto new rotors.
Here's my DIY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg26AAfBgYc |
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