changing brake pads

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I was wondering how to change my front brake pads, which new pads to buy, how hard is the install, are there any risks to doing this yourself..thanks

.Its easy. If you dont have to resurface the rotor, its even easier.

Take the wheel off. Unbolt the upper caliper bolt, swing the caliper out, take out old bloody pads, and install new pads in.

Make sure you squeeze some high temp silicone on the back of the pad and install the shim that came supplied with the pads.

Get oem, they are softer material than compared to cheapo brands like Raybestos, etc..

Install everything back in reverse and make sure everything is torqued to spec. Break in the pads if you are religous.

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Originally Posted by [civic]Its easy. If you dont have to resurface the rotor, its even easier.

Take the wheel off. Unbolt the upper caliper bolt, swing the caliper out, take out old bloody pads, and install new pads in.

Make sure you squeeze some high temp silicone on the back of the pad and install the shim that came supplied with the pads.

Get oem, they are softer material than compared to cheapo brands like Raybestos, etc..

Install everything back in reverse and make sure everything is torqued to spec. Break in the pads if you are religous.what does the high temp silicone do???

. from : localhost/overboost.com/story.asp?id=1248   good info

.i suck at doing brakes, im going to let my friend do mines when i buy my rotors and ss brake lines.  i have done 2 brake jobs and for some reason the inner pads get worn out quicker then the other pads.  heres some tips.. get the rotor resurface because better safe the sorry.  if your stock rotors are slights warp, with the new pads in the car will vibrate when your braking.  also, shave the edges of the pads on a cement ground because some edges might be sticking out too much and it will damage the rotors.  also i dont think its a good idea to put anything between the shim and pad because the silicone will never harden up and shim will feel very loose.  the silicone grease is made to be use on the ends of the pads to prevent vibration or noise.

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Originally Posted by 2kstreetcivicwhat does the high temp silicone do???Normally, its supposed to reduce vibration after a brake job.

.dont forget to sqeeze the piston back into the caliper

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Originally Posted by Bangin' HBdont forget to sqeeze the piston back into the caliper

and unscrew the brak fluid cap when you do that.....otherwise it will be more difficult. you may spill some fluid when compressing the piston, so be aware.

.Everybody covered everything you need to do already, so I'll just suggest getting Hawk HPS pads... good performance for the streets.

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Originally Posted by 2kstreetcivicI was wondering how to change my front brake pads, which new pads to buy, how hard is the install, are there any risks to doing this yourself..thankshawk brake pads are one of the best..   tell u the truth i wont change my own brakes, its pretty simple but i dont trust myself..

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Originally Posted by anekin007

i have done 2 brake jobs and for some reason the inner pads get worn out quicker then the other pads

usually the inner pads wear out first when your callipers are going bad im haveing this problem with my right front calliper.

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Originally Posted by beettleusually the inner pads wear out first when your callipers are going bad im haveing this problem with my right front calliper.

Be sure to check those 2 post things, and that they are moving free also....(I bet this holds no merit as I said 'post things' but you know what im talking about). They have protective 'boots' around the bolt..lube those up, maybe that will help......? Sorry no technical terms.

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Originally Posted by beettleusually the inner pads wear out first when your callipers are going bad im haveing this problem with my right front calliper.

not really, its mainly cause by improper brake jobs.

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Originally Posted by MySiIzFasterand unscrew the brak fluid cap when you do that.....otherwise it will be more difficult. you may spill some fluid when compressing the piston, so be aware.so I will have to refill the fluid??..and will this lead to air bubbles??

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Originally Posted by 2kstreetcivicso I will have to refill the fluid??..and will this lead to air bubbles??

Most likely, you wont have to because the new pads will compensate for the low fluid that was once low because of the old pads. No bubbles either.