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Date Registered: 06-2005
Location: Orange, NSW
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Re: Front Brake Pads Replacement DIY Guide


Another suggestion re pad replacements:

I have just replaced my front pads. Their was one particular thing I noticed that I do not think has been covered previously in the guide. (Please forgive me if I am wrong).

When I removed the two studs that hold the calliper assembly onto the backing plate, I noticed that the washers were only flat washers, not spring washers. Further, the studs appeared to have been previously glued in place. There was some residue on the threads and a loud "click" as I broke the locking-seal.
Consequently, I used 'Locktite' when I replaced the studs.
It is my belief that not to do so when only using flat washers could be risky.
Perhaps some of the expert mechanics here could comment?

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Date Registered: 02-2004
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Hi John,

You only need to remove the top stud that hold the caliper housing in place and tilt it down to gain access to the the pads.

The bottom stud doesn't need to be removed at all as it will guide the housing back into its place when you're done.

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Date Registered: 06-2005
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quote:

You only need to remove the top stud that hold the calliper housing in place and tilt it down to gain access to the the pads.

The bottom stud doesn't need to be removed at all as it will guide the housing back into its place when you're done.



I understand what Jalal has said, however, I found it easier to remove both studs.

It seemed to make it easier to lever the callipers over the lip of the disk and to clean things and remove and replace the pads. In any case the lower stud would have to be loosened and then should be "re-glued".

I then tied the assembly with string to the spring so that the hose was not being pulled while I worked on it. I also found that two clamps made it very easy to compress the cylinders rather than trying to lever them. I had an old vet syringe that I used to suck out surplus fluid, which was quite a lot. It would have more than saturated any cloth placed over or under the master cylinder container.

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Sorry John, I made a mistake when I said the top stud needs to be taken-off, it is actually the bottom one that needs to be removed and the top one will allow the caliper housing to swing up. You don't need to loosen or remove the top stud at all.

See this page from the manual.

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Date Registered: 06-2005
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Hmmm,

Thats interesting!

That suggests that the "Sliding pin bolt" be removed.

I removed the larger calliper studs, that is why it would not "swing" with just one removed.

My modem was down, otherwise I would have reread the instructions. It seems the comments I posted are unnecessary. Sorry!

However, if by some chance the larger studs are removed, I suggest they be replaced with locktite or similar.

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2007 Maxima in Bright Silver
2008 Piaggio MP3 400 in Black
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Date Registered: 10-2005
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John,
  What brake pads did you end up going with and how were your rotors ?

Please post a follow-up to this question in THIS thread to keep this thread as a DIY Guide only.

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Date Registered: 10-2006
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Digging up an old thread to add another helpfull bit of advice.

When replacing my front discs and pads today I had the situation where the piston boots did not push back with the pistons. This meant they were sticking out so that the caliper would not swing back over the pads without damaging the boots.
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My little trick was to get my painting roller paint removal loop, bend the handle to 90deg and it fitted perfectly over the piston boot to allow me to push it back into place with a perfect fold.
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Date Registered: 07-2008
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Finally get your slots done Kev?

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Kev, you can also use the wooden handle of a hammer to push them back in place. You need to make sure the brake fluid reservior lid is open when you do that and cover it with a rag.

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Date Registered: 06-2008
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I use an 'F' clamp when I do mine, its so easy, all you have to do is turn the handle to where you want it to stop.
This way you can keep an eye on the resevoir in case it overflows.

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