meanchicken
gallo vicioso
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I'm getting ready to re-do my front brakes. Not doing any upgrades at this time, just replacing with standard rotors and pads I can get from NAPA.
I've done disk brakes once before and that was istalling an all new SSBC power disk system on my 68 Camaro when upgrading from manual drum.
My question is...
With these Powermaster systems, is there anything I need to do differently than I would on a vacuum booster system when removing the calipers to swap the pads...any special tools?
Or is it as simple as removing a couple bolts and slipping the caliper off, slipping the old pads out, placing the new ones in, lube the slider bolts and reinstall the calipers?
Do I need any special tools to spread the old pads or keep the new pads spread?
Is there any "pitfalls" at all?
Please be specific and detailed...I'm one of those guys who exists only to prove Murphy's laws are all valid.
Rotors...at least one of them is warped, so I'll be replacing them...
I assume it's smart to also change my wheel bearings since I plan on changing the rotors. Do I set the bearings up the same as on my Camaro? Grease them; pop them in; install rotor; tighten hub nut until snug; spin rotor to make sure things are seated; back off hub nut slightly and install cotter pin.
Thanks!
Tim
I've done disk brakes once before and that was istalling an all new SSBC power disk system on my 68 Camaro when upgrading from manual drum.
My question is...
With these Powermaster systems, is there anything I need to do differently than I would on a vacuum booster system when removing the calipers to swap the pads...any special tools?
Or is it as simple as removing a couple bolts and slipping the caliper off, slipping the old pads out, placing the new ones in, lube the slider bolts and reinstall the calipers?
Do I need any special tools to spread the old pads or keep the new pads spread?
Is there any "pitfalls" at all?
Please be specific and detailed...I'm one of those guys who exists only to prove Murphy's laws are all valid.
Rotors...at least one of them is warped, so I'll be replacing them...
I assume it's smart to also change my wheel bearings since I plan on changing the rotors. Do I set the bearings up the same as on my Camaro? Grease them; pop them in; install rotor; tighten hub nut until snug; spin rotor to make sure things are seated; back off hub nut slightly and install cotter pin.
Thanks!
Tim