Replacing the brakes for first time
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Replacing the brakes for first time
Hey everyone!
So I've never had to work on my 2004 Crossfire before. I'm an old school Mopar guy used to easy to work on vehicles.
Anything I should keep an eye out for when changing the fronts? (going to Rotex Gold's).
Being that I've never even looked intently under the car...is the K frame an accessible jacking point so I can check rotors on both sides at the same time or no?
Thanks in advance!
So I've never had to work on my 2004 Crossfire before. I'm an old school Mopar guy used to easy to work on vehicles.
Anything I should keep an eye out for when changing the fronts? (going to Rotex Gold's).
Being that I've never even looked intently under the car...is the K frame an accessible jacking point so I can check rotors on both sides at the same time or no?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Replacing the brakes for first time
You do NOT have to remove the wear sensor cable from the caliper to get the pads off. Just unclip it from it's holders so you have some slack. The only other thing that will keep you from almost getting the caliper off is the brake line itself.
Once it's tipped out you can use a small box, or small bucket to set the caliper on while you work.
Getting the front brakes apart is as easy as two bolts and a clip.
Hope that helps. Cheers!
Once it's tipped out you can use a small box, or small bucket to set the caliper on while you work.
Getting the front brakes apart is as easy as two bolts and a clip.
Hope that helps. Cheers!
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Re: Replacing the brakes for first time
I put rotex golds on mine last fall and it took longer to take the tire off than change the pads. If anyone is interested in my OEM pads they only have 600 miles on them. Just PM me a reasonable offer.
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Re: Replacing the brakes for first time
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)
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.
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)
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.
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