Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
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Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
Drew up a FAQ on replacing the front brake pads on the crossfire.
http://www.dfwsbr.com/crossfire/faq/porterfield/
http://www.dfwsbr.com/crossfire/faq/porterfield/
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Originally Posted by Sunny9850
LOL...as long as you have the drinks after finishing the brake job and not before ;-)
Of course drinks came after the install
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Everything goes back in reverse order.
The sensor just slides into the pad and locks into place. It is a very simple design. Not much to it. You'll understand when you take it off.
The sensor just slides into the pad and locks into place. It is a very simple design. Not much to it. You'll understand when you take it off.
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
I just noted the brake pad replacement that was posted 5-30-04.
One thing was missing that should be addressed which is when pushing back the pads for removal, you should crack the bleeder valve so that the contaminates in the fluid won't be pushed back in the ABS which, as you can imagine, is very expensive. Top up the brake reservior with Dot 4 as recomended by the Manufacture when finished.
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One thing was missing that should be addressed which is when pushing back the pads for removal, you should crack the bleeder valve so that the contaminates in the fluid won't be pushed back in the ABS which, as you can imagine, is very expensive. Top up the brake reservior with Dot 4 as recomended by the Manufacture when finished.
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
Originally Posted by DFWSBR
Drew up a FAQ on replacing the front brake pads on the crossfire.
http://www.dfwsbr.com/crossfire/faq/porterfield/
http://www.dfwsbr.com/crossfire/faq/porterfield/
Excellent instruction.
You should get paid for this.
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
Hello Adam:
We really appreciate the time you are spending for the Crossfire Forum.
They are all very valuable information for me and I am sure to all of us who love our Crossfires!!!
I particularly appreciate the TSBs you put on front brake pad replacement.
Now, I need to do the rear brakes.
I am wondering if you happened to have some how-to advise on this somewhere on your website?
Thank you again and our best regards,
MY XF
We really appreciate the time you are spending for the Crossfire Forum.
They are all very valuable information for me and I am sure to all of us who love our Crossfires!!!
I particularly appreciate the TSBs you put on front brake pad replacement.
Now, I need to do the rear brakes.
I am wondering if you happened to have some how-to advise on this somewhere on your website?
Thank you again and our best regards,
MY XF
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
Originally Posted by My XF
Now, I need to do the rear brakes. I am wondering if you happened to have some how-to advise on this somewhere.
BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (REAR)
Tools Required:
flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
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 loosen 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 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.
5.) Compress rear clip on back of caliper to remove pin (secures pads). The pin will tap out with a hammer once pressure is relieved.
6.) Brake pads can be removed from backside of caliper (they just slide out).
7.) Install new pads.
8.) Re-install clip.
9.) Re-install pin.
9.) Re-install wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. Then 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.
10.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
Excellent "How-To" guide!
One thing I have always done on cars with the hex-head slider type bold (caliper rides in the bushing) is to, before re-assembly, carefully clean and VERY lightly lubricate the slider with a thin coat of synthetic grease so that it will move freely.
again, great post! cjt
One thing I have always done on cars with the hex-head slider type bold (caliper rides in the bushing) is to, before re-assembly, carefully clean and VERY lightly lubricate the slider with a thin coat of synthetic grease so that it will move freely.
again, great post! cjt
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
Originally Posted by minojo
Is this procedure the same with the SRT-6 brakes?
The rears are similar but the fronts require a star bit for the bolts. Not sure what size exactly.
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Re: Brake Pad Replacement FAQ - porterfield
WOW, The rear pads are the easiest brake pads I've ever changes. Thanks for the step by step instructions.
the rear pads are extremely easy to replace. the caliper doesn't even need to be removed.
BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (REAR)
Tools Required:
flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
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 loosen 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 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.
5.) Compress rear clip on back of caliper to remove pin (secures pads). The pin will tap out with a hammer once pressure is relieved.
6.) Brake pads can be removed from backside of caliper (they just slide out).
7.) Install new pads.
8.) Re-install clip.
9.) Re-install pin.
9.) Re-install wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. Then 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.
10.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.
BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: (REAR)
Tools Required:
flathead screw driver
needle nose pliers
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 loosen 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 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.
5.) Compress rear clip on back of caliper to remove pin (secures pads). The pin will tap out with a hammer once pressure is relieved.
6.) Brake pads can be removed from backside of caliper (they just slide out).
7.) Install new pads.
8.) Re-install clip.
9.) Re-install pin.
9.) Re-install wheel and tire. Hand tighten lug nuts with 17mm socket. Then 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.
10.) Start car and apply brake pedal repeatedly until pressure has built up. Drive as normal.
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