Has anyone done their own brakes on an 07 sedan. I did a search and cannot find a DIY link for an 07

Thanks anyone

 

Pretty easy. 2 bolts for the caliper. Hange the caliper on a piece of wire. Remove front rotors, machine as necessary or replace. Compress caliper pistons and install new pads. Re-assemble.Done.

Coles Notes of front brake service.

 

I'm assuming it's the same setup on the 04 sedan. Would I be correct? Is there something that can be used instead of calipers to compress the pistons?

 

Small Block of wood or hard rubber to protect the piston and then a large C-Clamp

 

don't forget brake grease.

 

I keep a big bucket of that in the garage, right next to my lightbulb repair kit.

 

honestly if you need a DIY to do brakes .. you shouldnt be doing them

have someone that knows .. show you .. its easier

 

That's what a DIY does. It's only minor details that a guy like me would need to get stuff like this done. The whole point of these forums is to be able to get information because you don't have someone readily available to show you stuff or give you the information.

 

Agreed - brakes aren't hard, but if you've never done them before some kind of guide is useful. Sorry, keep waiting to do mine but the pads aren't wearing out fast enough

 

No sweat. GLuxury is flying into Atlanta to help me with mine when I leave work today!

 

Doing front brakes is very simple.. All you need to do is loosen two bolts and change the pads... I don't even take the rotors off as long as it's not warped..

With that said, go for it. You'll find out how much those places been ripping you off for a simple brake change... Minor tune up is another rip off. LOL

 

Actually for the S, all you need is to open one hex screw on the bottom of the caliper and you can then swing it up to change your pads(Remeber to push back your piston or the caliper wont fot over the new pads), first take off the wheel, then turn the wheel towards you and you will see a black rubber cover over the lower bolt, remove that and then use the appropriate hex key(i forgot the size) to open the screw(very easy!) swing it open chnage your pads and you're done!

 

What would be helpful is the torque specs on the bolts for the calipers. As for brake grease, you do want to apply some to the caliper bolts to prevent seizing and proper release.

 

Its a 7mm Hex.....

**EDIT** SORRY, I HAD A BRAIN FART!!

 

^ thanks for that, also you dont need torque specs for the Hex screw, just tighten it and it will only go so far, its a recessed screw that will only go as far as the recessed portion.