Konrad Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Some time ago I ordered full set of J-spec brake pads for Jola's Aerotop to find out 3 weeks ago, when on holidays, that her brakes are UK Spec. So I thought, that it is good oportunity to change pads in mine, as I was sure, that mine are J-spec Having new fancy camera I decided to document this for future generation of "first time" mechanics So there we go! You have to take off wheel first obviously, after that you suppose to see caliper in different colour variations. There is 2 size 14 screws there, unscrew bottom one. Lift up caliper and ask helper to keep it this way. If you do not have assist, just unscrew upper one too and take off caliper. Put it in a way, which will not harm your brake lines. When you lift it up, you should see your old pads (green on this picture). Take off both pins. Pads ready to be removed. They are just to be pushed towards or out of you. Take off metal anty squeal metal thingy. Put it onto your new pads. Antysqueal parts on place, ready to be put back onto caliper You recognize rear, hidden part of pads by metal catch on bottom Push pads back into caliper. Put metal pins from picture no. 5 back onto place. You will notice small holes made for it. Now open your brake fluid reservoir (spelling) and leave it like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 You prolly noticed till now 2 pistons sticking out in back part of caliper. They are pushing out, when your pads are gradiually used up. Now you will need to push them back to put caliper back over your brand new pads. I used hammer handle (like it is adviced in manual ) You can use some kind of special pressure tool made for pushing pistons back too. Most important thing is to put pressure equally everywhere. Mine pistons was giving up pretty easy After that put caliper back, screw it together, ask someone to push brake pedal 1-2 times so pistons will set against new pads. You will know this when your brake pedal will become stiff. Close reservoir tank! Put wheel together and say "thank you" to assistant, which in my case was my sister Here's picture of my old pad It will take you around 2 hours to change all of them. Only difference between front (which you see here) and rear is that rear have only one piston to push in Enjoy and have fun and of course tons of satisfaction from job well done Konrad PS. If mod thinks it can be used as a technical how-to for newbies, please feel free to use as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Excellent post - I may try to do the fronts myself, soon (They squeal, but aren't too worn. I think they're just glazed). As a complete noob at mechanical stuff: what's the general wheel-nut tightening guide? I assume as tight as they'll do up with the Toyota tools, or "Purchase a torque wrench with the money you save doing this yourself". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Good gide, thanks (bit dangerous putting pictures of your female family on here tho - awaiting the perv's lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieren1234 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Well done Konrad, and you're sister is very pretty!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Well done Konrad, and you're sister is very pretty!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 oh and nice piece mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sod this brake thread and lets talk about your sister. Any more pics please:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Looks a bit rough to me but I wouldn't kick her out of bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Looks a bit rough to me but I wouldn't kick her out of bed classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Sod this brake thread and lets talk about your sister. Any more pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan63 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 good guide its just reminded me i didnt put the anti rattle clips back in mine DAMN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 Wow, but thank you guys I promise to do more pics of my sister soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Nice one Konrad. She's the best thing to have come over here for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraPL Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Nice one Konrad. She's the best thing to have come over here for a long time. LOL. She is one of many best "things". Just chill out and enjoy with Slavic girls guys. You really need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I was going to say, why you changing ur pads? they look brand new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 I was going to say, why you changing ur pads? they look brand new! Last pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 LOL. She is one of many best "things". Just chill out and enjoy with Slavic girls guys. You really need it. Sorry, still the only good thing I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Im sorry i was interested in the technical content of this thread until i saw your sister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Shouldn't you be using copper grease between the anti squeal shims? This is what I've been told in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Shouldn't you be using copper grease between the anti squeal shims? This is what I've been told in the past. Yes, you can put some copper grease under both squel shims Aaaand my sister is married woman now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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