Ok, i been reading that thread about brake changes and im alittle confused.


I need to change the rotors and it says to take the end of the brake line out then push the pads in.


Wouldn't all of the brake fluid drain out?? or am i supposed to clog it somehow, then push the pads in and then take the caliper off?

 

Take the top off of your mastercylinder and put a towel or rag around it for overflow. Unbolt your caliper but leave the line & sensor connected. Before you take the caliper off the rotor reach in between the pads & rotor and press each side pads away from the rotor. A small amount of fluid my overflow the mastercylinder when you do this but probably not since it has room at the full line. Pushing back means that the new thicker rotor will slide between the pads now. Install new rotor, reinstall caliper, check fluid level & you're done. No bleed necessary if you don't break the line integrity.

 

thanks for your help!!! hopefully nothing will go wrong!

 

o btw



do i really need to torque teh bolts behind the caliper or does it not matter?

 

Only if you want the caliper to stay attached under braking!



{That's a YES}

 

awww dangit. that thing is $$$$$$$$$$$


my friends been telling me i dont need it and to just tighten as much as i can... but my mindset is "better be safe then sorry. "

 

Im sure you have this completed by now but you can rent tq wrenches for free (just a deposit that will be returned) at most major auto parts stores.

 

You should also torque your lug nuts. Too much torque and they can snap off.