Does anyone know off-hand which Torx driver is need for removing the calipers, front and back on the '05 Roadster? I want to buy them BEFORE I jack it up!

Thanks.

 

When I did my no dust Posi Quiet pads, I removed the front caliper at the spindle which are regular bolts. There is no need to remove the rear to change pads. You may want to jack one side up and look at the rears, They may just be regular bolts like the front.

 

If I remember correctly in one post it said T40.
However, do yourself a favor and buy the full set - they are not that expensive, and you'll use them.

 

I was thinking T40 also...but again, buy the whole set for a few bucks more.

SQ

 

The whole set is $12 at home depo... and yes it's 40.

 

ROTEX BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Tools Required:

flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
3/8 ratchet w/ extension
7 mm allen wrench
7 mm allen socket
17 mm socket w/ extension (for easy of removing lug bolts)
floor jack
torque wrench

Steps to follow:

1.) Use a floor jack and tools to loose lug nuts. (suggestion: use electrical tape around exterior lug wrench bore for added protection from scratches to your rims).

2.) Use a floor jack to lift vehicle so the tire is 2" off the ground.

3.) Remove loosened lug nuts with 17 mm socket and extension. (use electrical tape on this socket as well).

3.) Use flat screw driver to push piston clip to compressed position. Place screw driver in the back side of caliper between rotor and inboard pad. Twist screw driver against pad and rotor to move piston.

4.) Remove front caliper clip with screw driver or pliers.

5.) Remove sensors gently by pulling on sensor to unplug.

6.) Remove black plastic caps on backside of caliper.

7.) Use 7 mm allen socket and/or 7 mm allen wrench to remove both long allen bolts.

8.) Remove caliper from rotor (do not allow caliper to hang by brake lines). Set caliper on top of rotor, securely.

9.) Remove factory brake pads. Install inbound "Rotex" pad into caliper (no clip is used for piston). Install outboard pad onto rotor bracket housing.

10.) Side caliper over rotor. Secure caliper by inserting caliper allen bolts into the rear of caliper. Make sure bolts are in place correctly. Then tighten 7 mm allen bolts firmly. (*Note: Caliper will seem semi-loose, but this is normal).

11.) Reinstall sensor wire.

12.) Reinstall plastic caps on backside of caliper.

13.) Reinstall front caliper clip.

14.) Reinstall wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. The tighten securely with lug wrench. Lower vehicle with floor jack and retighten lug nuts when vehicle is on the pavement. Torque lugs to 81 ft lbs.

15.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.



ROTEX BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (rears)

Tools Required:

small hammer
small punch
flathead screw driver
17 mm socket w/ extension (for easy of removing lug bolts)
floor jack
torque wrench
anti squeal lube
brake grease
rubber gloves

Steps to follow:

Before you start add "anti squeal lube" to the backside of the new pads... allow to dry overnight.

1.) Use a floor jack and tools to loose lug nuts. (suggestion: use electrical tape around exterior lug wrench bore for added protection from scratches to your rims)

2.) Use a floor jack to lift vehicle so the tire is 2" off the ground.

3.) Remove loosened lug nuts with 17 mm socket and extension. (use electrical tape on this socket as well).

4.) Use flat screw driver to compress caliper piston. Place screw driver in the back side of caliper between rotor and inboard pad. Twist screw driver against pad and rotor to move piston back.

5.) Remove sensor gently by pulling on sensor to unplug.

6.) Remove pin at rear of the caliper (will require a small punch and hammer) to tap out pin. Remove to 2 silver brackets that hold pads in place.

7.) Remove/slide out the factory brake pads from the rear of the caliper. (No need to remove calipers). Add brake grease to backside of new inboard pad where it makes contact with the pistion and any other contact points. Then install "Rotex" pads into caliper.

8.) Reinstall brackets and tap pin back in place to secure pads.

9.) Reinstall sensor wire.

Once car is on the ground... start the car and pump the brake slowly until pressure is built up... drive as normal.

 

The SRT is Torx and the non-SRT is allen head, right?

SQ

 

I don't know about the SRT but my car is takes a 7mm allen head on the calipers. Did you try a 7mm or did you go straight to a torx ?

PS: Read Andrews post above, the brake pads are really easy to change. I only did the front with Rotex, So glad to be rid of the dust.

 

Thanks to all!

 

I suggest Andrew's destructions become a sticky!

 

Destructions?

 

Yep, that's what I call them.
They always tell you how to dismantle stuff, then comes that perfect line...
'Assembly is the reverse of disassembly'
Unfortunately, the assembly part does not replace the skin on your knuckles which you removed on the disassembly part.

 

Andrew, I may have missed it but do you install the anti squeal lube on the backs of the front pads also. What's a good brand of lube and where could I get it. Any other anti squeal lube info would be great. I ordered my Rotex Gold pads and should get them soon. Thanks for these instructions, I will be following them.