Did a search and didn't find anything (maybe it's the user?). Anything special I should know about changing the pads/rotors on my Brembo's compared to normal brakes?

 

Yes. It's a different method (changing the pads). Search for the FSM (factory service manual)

 

This was helpful to me as a reference. Once you get in there, they are super easy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZLX3jkgsJw

 

Cool vid. Seems easy enough. Would have never of guessed that you could replace the pads without removing the calipers. What about replacing the rotors? Follow those steps and then unbolt the caliper?

 

brembos are a lot easier

 

just take the caliper off then take out the pads and then slowly push back in the pistons so you dont create air in the lines then replace the pads. yup and when replacing pads its always good to turn the rotors so you can have a nice new smooth surface so the new pads can make there own grooves if not you'll have to be replacing those new pads in no time.

 

Brembos are considered "fixed mount, top loading" brake calipers...where the non brembo 350z brakes are called "floating" brake calipers.

They are Ideal for track day pad changes...ease of swaps...

also, thought i would mention:
Another awesome tool to keep in mind is once you pull the pins and pull the pads out, you can use this tool to press the caliper pistons back in so you can drop the new (thicker) pads in:


http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette...-114-7794.html

Also,

http://www.etoolcart.com/lisle-tools...-lis25750.aspx
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Disc-...motiveQ5fTools
and

http://www.amazon.com/Disc-Brake-Pis.../dp/B0031FQ01O
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lisle...motiveQ5fTools

-J

 

You can just change them Jerseystyle?!?!. lol..

-J

 

I bought one of those cheapo spreaders this year, all I can say is I should have bought one 5 years ago. Screw channel locks...

 

Lol, funny thing is I haven't lived in Jersey for 15 years and have no desire to go back...

 

Thanks for all the help guys! Much appreciated!

 

werd! ya they are great! Ive used them before also in the past....i got brembos now for my car, havent installed them yet, but im ordering one of those spreaders....

-J

 

Yeah, used a QuikClamp on the pad ears (one pad at a time) before removing. Worked perfect this morning.

You gotta problem with Jersey, Jason?

 

^ was a joke......cause of his location...

-J

 

I knew that. My comment sounded funnier with my accent.

 

Ordered my pads and rotors today. Should be installing them this weekend.