Replacing front brake pads

[TheBigRedOne]

I searched and couldn't find the answer. I'm replacing my stock style front brake pads and I don't know if you put the pads in the caliper first then put the caliper in the bracket or do you put the pads in the bracket first and put the caliper over top of the pads? If you put them in the caliper first, what holds them in there? Also where do those spring clips rest in the caliper? i'm kinda in a time crunch.

 

[GMAN]

You pop off the caliper, and put the pads in the bracket and put the caliper back over the pads.

 

[JMT03LSV8]

I'm pretty sure the pads go in the caliper first then you lower the caliper over the disc and into the bracket. I think your front brakes are the same as on my Super Coupe (I noticed your rims are the same as my stockers). There's a clip on the one pad that has to go into the piston before it goes back on the car.

 

[JMT03LSV8]

You pop off the caliper, and put the pads in the bracket and put the caliper back over the pads.

I just saw GMANs post. He's probably right. My bird may be different then.

 

[CobraStar_LS8]

GMAN is right on the money...

 

[Sapperfire]

when installing new pads, you should always have your rotors machined ( if with-in tolerances) so that the new pads seat in correctly, otherwise youll probably get squeeks,
and replace the disk hareware, and put a small ammount of lube on the tip of the pads where they touch the anchor bracket, and also the caliper guide pins

 

[Green Machine]

for about twice the cost of turning your rotors, you can buy brand new stock rotors. they are very cheap. our rotors warp very easy and i wouldnt recommend turning them. new rotors and pads...your set.

 

[Sapperfire]

and you can get zinc plated D/S rotors and pads cheap www.brakemotive.com

 

[TheBigRedOne]

for about twice the cost of turning your rotors, you can buy brand new stock rotors. they are very cheap. our rotors warp very easy and i wouldnt recommend turning them. new rotors and pads...your set.

I did replace the rotors, I just didn't mention it cause I already had them installed.

 

[Sapperfire]

I did replace the rotors, I just didn't mention it cause I already had them installed.

good boy, now lube all the contact points and make us proud,

also, hold the "old" pads friction surface together... it can tell you alot about the wear

and no matter what you do...we want PICTURES..

 

[MediumD]

If one were to slap some new pads on with the old rotors, usually just giving a fresh surface to the rotor will prevent squeaking.. I usually just hit it with some medium sandpaper.