Im going over to my buddies house to install my new Rotors and front pads and 1 of my other buddies said that changing the pads are harder than it looks on our cars because with new pads you have to push down the caliper pistons?? or something? Is this true? how hard is this to do? Any special equipment needed?

I really appreciate input. THANKS

 

a plain old c clamp will work...i cant remember the exact size but probably atlesast 4 inches or so



and no its not hard...the rotors might be an issue though. you may need a hammer for that. lol

 

ok and will the pistons just stop when there in far enough?

 

yea you'll see, its no big deal, itll sit flush with the inner part of the caliper.

you can compress them as much as you need it doesnt matter, once you replace the pads the first time you hit the brakes the piston will compress back up against the pad. it's how the brakes, "brake"

 

OK. cool so after replacing pads just compress the piston in to sit flush with the caliper and then when i hit my brakes, it will just auto adjust?

 

put one of the old pads between the C clamp and the caliper before compressing so as not to damage the cylinder. Also use something to secure the caliper so as not to stretch the rubber brake line. Nissan brakes are pretty simple to work on, the rear rotor removal might require more determination. Good luck.

 

well i tried but.......search is your friend man

https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension-diy/58195-how-to-change-brake-pads.html

 

Wow thanks drivenCSZ.

 

Well let me tell you from experience from just replacing my rotors both front and rear. The front were by far the easiest to get off all you need to do is just take the caliper off the bracket and remove the bracket... there are only two bolts that hold the rotors on and the you may have to knock the rotor off with a hammer, but other than that make sure you don't pinch your brake lines. And with regards with the piston all you need to use is a c-clamp. Good luck my friend

 

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