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Originally Posted by JDMInfinitiChic
from what i have heard project mu brake bads aren't to bad and are really good with the brake dust!
Check! I've got project MU's going on next week. A buddy of mine loves his. He says the brake dust is gray/silver and not black.
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How easy is it to compress the pistons on our Brembos.... I'm hoping it's something I can do by hand and not require a clamp, since I'm a bit worried that it might scratch the orange paint on the caliper.. even if i use a rag over it. Do we have the pistons that just push straight in, or are they the type that push in and spin at the same time?
I've changed the pads on a couple of G's (brembo) and the first time I wrestled with all those special clamps and what not. It was such a pain that I finally go so annoyed I just grabbed them and squeezed them in with my hands. Now that's how I do it all the time. It takes a bit of muscle but nothing insane and best of all, ZERO chance of scratching or scuffing up the calipers. Also the pistons just puch in, no twisting.Originally Posted by partyman66
I typically do all my own work on my cars, but this is my first vehicle with multi-piston calipers(front) and a semi-performance braking system. When it comes time(probably soon) to do my brakes, I'm definitely doing them myself and probably going with some model of Hawks.How easy is it to compress the pistons on our Brembos.... I'm hoping it's something I can do by hand and not require a clamp, since I'm a bit worried that it might scratch the orange paint on the caliper.. even if i use a rag over it. Do we have the pistons that just push straight in, or are they the type that push in and spin at the same time?
For those that don't know, be sure to keep your shims or you'll likely have a squeeking issue. Break Quiet (the red silicone you put on the pads as well) will not work alone, you need the shims.
Another note, I have used the EBC Greenstuff pads and while they worked ok, I had squeeking problems and the dust was exactly the same as the OEM. They are not bad but I have no plans on buying them again. In fact I sold some extra's I had for half off to 1Nate7 (who posted in this thread) and apparently they didn't work much for him either.
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For those that don't know, be sure to keep your shims or you'll likely have a squeeking issue. Break Quiet (the red silicone you put on the pads as well) will not work alone, you need the shims.
What are shims?Originally Posted by Sinurgy
I've changed the pads on a couple of G's (brembo) and the first time I wrestled with all those special clamps and what not. It was such a pain that I finally go so annoyed I just grabbed them and squeezed them in with my hands. Now that's how I do it all the time. It takes a bit of muscle but nothing insane and best of all, ZERO chance of scratching or scuffing up the calipers. Also the pistons just puch in, no twisting.For those that don't know, be sure to keep your shims or you'll likely have a squeeking issue. Break Quiet (the red silicone you put on the pads as well) will not work alone, you need the shims.
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They take a while to warm up before they squeak less but when they do squeak, they are soooooooooooo annoying.
Imagine pulling up to a crowded lot with people gawking at your car...and then you stepping on the brake while you are pulling into your spot. IT SUCKS MAN!!!
Imagine pulling up to a crowded lot with people gawking at your car...and then you stepping on the brake while you are pulling into your spot. IT SUCKS MAN!!!
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I changed the Pads (Brembos) myself and it was a snap. I used the video that MALX did and it was spot on. I replaced them with the Hawk HPS and I haven't had a problem. Very little squeakage, very very good with the dust on the rims, and excellent pedal feel from light to very hard braking.
I would most likely go with Hawk again, or with the NISMO pads but they are much more expensive, and I am happy with the Hawks.
I am also thinking of changing my rotors to the ultra sexy Brembo drilled rotors. It looks pretty easy, has anyone done this before?
I would most likely go with Hawk again, or with the NISMO pads but they are much more expensive, and I am happy with the Hawks.
I am also thinking of changing my rotors to the ultra sexy Brembo drilled rotors. It looks pretty easy, has anyone done this before?
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Im surprised the Project Mu pads havent been mentioned more. Ive had mine for about 6K miles and still love them. great performance and almost no dust.
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They are small brake pad shaped liners (not sure material, almost feels like a very stiff cardboard) that fit onto the back of your brake pads. They sit inbetween the back of the brake pad and the pistons when installed.Originally Posted by TheKnite
What are shims?
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Imagine pulling up to a crowded lot with people gawking at your car...and then you stepping on the brake while you are pulling into your spot. IT SUCKS MAN!!!
lol...sorry man but that is too funny. Of course I say this cause I've been there (my dumbass threw out the shims the first time I did my own brake job) and you are right it SUCKS!Originally Posted by frostylfe
They take a while to warm up before they squeak less but when they do squeak, they are soooooooooooo annoying. Imagine pulling up to a crowded lot with people gawking at your car...and then you stepping on the brake while you are pulling into your spot. IT SUCKS MAN!!!
"Oh look that G35 is parking right by us, those are such sexy cars!" SQUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEK