STEP 12

After you are all done, start the engine and pump the brake a few times to push out the pistons!!!!

You are all done!

 

TIP #1

The OEM brake dust sucks .... so to save yourself the headache and possible nagging from the GF/Mrs. ... spread some newspaper prior to working on the pads!

 

TIP #2

If you are using aftermarket pads.....

PLEASE REUSE YOUR OEM SHIMS!! (but only if they are in good condition)

Here is a shim from the front pad .... it takes a bit of patience to pry them off..

From the service manual :

FRONT SHIMS : INSTALL WITH THE ARROW POINTING DOWN

REAR SHIMS : INSTALL WITH THE ARROW POINTING UP

 

Here is a new rear OEM pad showing the shim!

 

TIP #3 : OPERATION : BRAKE QUIET


Well I got some high coef of friction ENDLESS pads:

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=33596

to test out on the car (not sure what compound as it was not marked on the pad and I didn't get the box). Judging from the moderate lack of friction when cold, and the excellent fade resistance when hot.. I think they maybe CC-X or better.

To quiet the Squeal you get with more aggressive pads, I took these steps:

A. Preserved the Shims and reinstalled them properly (see how-to - Tip#2)
B. Applied high temperature Copper Grease to the back of the pads and the side rails (see howto - Step 6)
C. Applied Copper Grease to the spring contact area (see hot-to - Step 9)

Verdict :

Before : Squeal.
After : Silence!

Picture : The yellow lines point to the side rails. This is a major source of friction/noise and is why its so important to lubricate the sides of the pads as per service manual.

 

MOds : can you incorportate these two posts with the diagrams into the main HOW-TO?

thanks.

 

REAR

 

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