Installing rotors and pads...
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Installing rotors and pads...
Quick questions about installing brakes that I couldnt find in a search.
1: Ive yet to take off the wheels to see, but are there retaining screws on the rotors and how many are there? Also did anyone have problems getting them off?
2: To push the piston back in the caliper will the screwdriver trick work (put it parrallel and just pull)?
3: Any special tools needed?
I took the brakes out on my old civic and had problems stripping the head on the retaining screws in the rotor. I need an impact screwdriver to get em out. Also the screwdriver trick worked then, thats why I mention it.
Anyhow, your help is appreciated,
Chris
1: Ive yet to take off the wheels to see, but are there retaining screws on the rotors and how many are there? Also did anyone have problems getting them off?
2: To push the piston back in the caliper will the screwdriver trick work (put it parrallel and just pull)?
3: Any special tools needed?
I took the brakes out on my old civic and had problems stripping the head on the retaining screws in the rotor. I need an impact screwdriver to get em out. Also the screwdriver trick worked then, thats why I mention it.
Anyhow, your help is appreciated,
Chris
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There are no screws there.
Once you take the wheels off, take the caliper off. There are 2 17mm bolts on the back of the caliper. Take those off and you will be able to take the rotor off. You might need to smack it around a bit or use the extraction screw hose to push it off.
Then put the rotors on.
Install the pads. I don't think you will need special tools. Subaru brake pistons are usually very easy to work with.
Once you take the wheels off, take the caliper off. There are 2 17mm bolts on the back of the caliper. Take those off and you will be able to take the rotor off. You might need to smack it around a bit or use the extraction screw hose to push it off.
Then put the rotors on.
Install the pads. I don't think you will need special tools. Subaru brake pistons are usually very easy to work with.
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Brakes pads and rotors are meant to be an easy item to replace.
There aren't anyspecial tools that you need. You might wanna get a C-clamp so that you can push the piston back but it shouldn't be too tough to push it back.
-Take the wheel off
- If you are just going to replace the pads there are two bolts on the caliper that you loosen (they usually have a rubber boot). One must be taken all the way out while the other one (usually the one on the bottom) can just be loosened and the caliper will swing open.
-replace pads
-tighten the caliper back up
-bleed the brakes (some people feel its not necessary to do but i think it is)
To replace the rotor:
- Loosen the bolts that hold the caliper to the knucle (these are more hidden than the ones on the caliper).
- once they are loose then get a string or wire and secure the caliper to the strut
- remove the bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor.
-You will notice that the rotor has two holes in it around the hub.
- You can screw a bolt in there and it will push the rotor out for you.(don't be afraid the screw will go in kinda rough)
- replace rotor
-reinstall the caliper on the knuckle
- to replace the pads there are two bolts on the caliper that you loosen (they usually have a rubber boot). One must be taken all the way out while the other one (usually the one on the bottom) can just be loosened and the caliper will swing open.
-replace pads
-tighten the caliper back up
-bleed the brakes (some people feel its not necessary to do but i think it is)
that should should be it. it shouldn't be to hard of a install. Just remeber to take your time and be patient.
Since it is a newer car the bolts shouldn't be all gunked up, but they will need a little extra umph to break em loose.
There aren't anyspecial tools that you need. You might wanna get a C-clamp so that you can push the piston back but it shouldn't be too tough to push it back.
-Take the wheel off
- If you are just going to replace the pads there are two bolts on the caliper that you loosen (they usually have a rubber boot). One must be taken all the way out while the other one (usually the one on the bottom) can just be loosened and the caliper will swing open.
-replace pads
-tighten the caliper back up
-bleed the brakes (some people feel its not necessary to do but i think it is)
To replace the rotor:
- Loosen the bolts that hold the caliper to the knucle (these are more hidden than the ones on the caliper).
- once they are loose then get a string or wire and secure the caliper to the strut
- remove the bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor.
-You will notice that the rotor has two holes in it around the hub.
- You can screw a bolt in there and it will push the rotor out for you.(don't be afraid the screw will go in kinda rough)
- replace rotor
-reinstall the caliper on the knuckle
- to replace the pads there are two bolts on the caliper that you loosen (they usually have a rubber boot). One must be taken all the way out while the other one (usually the one on the bottom) can just be loosened and the caliper will swing open.
-replace pads
-tighten the caliper back up
-bleed the brakes (some people feel its not necessary to do but i think it is)
that should should be it. it shouldn't be to hard of a install. Just remeber to take your time and be patient.
Since it is a newer car the bolts shouldn't be all gunked up, but they will need a little extra umph to break em loose.
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Hey CFar,
I saw the Green Monster at Paul Brothers and figured you finally got a WRX.
I sold the RSX and got a legacy 2.5GT Limited.
If you need help with those rotors let me know cause I will prolly be doing a set this weekend for a friend.
Later,
John
I saw the Green Monster at Paul Brothers and figured you finally got a WRX.
I sold the RSX and got a legacy 2.5GT Limited.
If you need help with those rotors let me know cause I will prolly be doing a set this weekend for a friend.
Later,
John
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i just finished installing a set of rear pads, and it took about twenty minutes. rotors would have added ten to fifteen minutes of work.
if you have good grip strength, you don't even need clamps to push the piston back into the caliper. i just press it in with my thumbs while holding the body of the caliper.
oh yeah, the bolts are actually 14mm on WRXs, and you want to make sure not to over torque them. they're not real big, and you can shear them right off if you try to crank them really tight.
if you have good grip strength, you don't even need clamps to push the piston back into the caliper. i just press it in with my thumbs while holding the body of the caliper.
oh yeah, the bolts are actually 14mm on WRXs, and you want to make sure not to over torque them. they're not real big, and you can shear them right off if you try to crank them really tight.
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Originally posted by 3rdTimeOffender
Hey CFar,
I saw the Green Monster at Paul Brothers and figured you finally got a WRX.
I sold the RSX and got a legacy 2.5GT Limited.
If you need help with those rotors let me know cause I will prolly be doing a set this weekend for a friend.
Later,
John
Hey CFar,
I saw the Green Monster at Paul Brothers and figured you finally got a WRX.
I sold the RSX and got a legacy 2.5GT Limited.
If you need help with those rotors let me know cause I will prolly be doing a set this weekend for a friend.
Later,
John
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