I am thinking of replacing the brakepads myself, but I am not sure if the G35s need a special rachetting tool to get it done? Does anyone know? and if they do need the tool where can I get it from?

Thank you.

 

nothing special.. u might want a torque wrench..

 

The only special tool you need is a "C" clamp or disc brake caliper tool of the proper size.



Less than 10 bux at most auto stores.

I have changed mine 3 times already.

 

Thank you guys. Just ot make sure, do I need a tool to compress the caliper? and, does this apply to both front and rear breaks?? example: there are some cars you need to turn while compressing the caliper.

thanks!

 

the c clamp is used to retract the caliper piston

 

You are correct. On my 240 you had to use an attachment on your rachet to turn the rears. I had to do this on my cobra too.....I think...
You do not need this on a G35.
You just use the old pad and compress it back in with a large C clamp.

 

Remember to use a good quallity pad, I had no idea how cheap they were until I found them at the grocery store....





































They don't seem to last very long, but I've got real good at poking them in with a screwdriver.

 

You sure it was just the screwdriver you were using?? Ha..ha..your post was hillarious.