Brake in a straight line.....
05-14-2014, 01:26 PM
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Hi Craig, can you explain why the caliper bolts need to be replaced every time you remove the caliper? They only run about $40, but that does work out to $5 a bolt. It is not really the cost I object to, I just can't understand how such a substantial piece of metal can be be compromised so easily.
05-14-2014, 05:13 PM
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I spoke to two of the local dealers about this and they both confirmed they are NOT changing the carrier bolts with pads. Neither one of them even have the bolts in stock! I'll order a set from Suncoast and swap out every few changes I guess.
05-14-2014, 09:27 PM
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Hi Craig, can you explain why the caliper bolts need to be replaced every time you remove the caliper? They only run about $40, but that does work out to $5 a bolt. It is not really the cost I object to, I just can't understand how such a substantial piece of metal can be be compromised so easily.
The answer is a standard in the fastener industry: Never reuse fasteners. No matter the size or grade, when properly torqued, they stretch.
I spent several years in fasteners, 3 of them in QA. Having said that, I have no qualms with reusing caliper bolts.
05-14-2014, 09:34 PM
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LOL, mi650! I was getting ready to hear how the brakes would fall off the car if you did not change them every time. Maybe I will replace them every other time, or when I replace the rotors, which will likely be about every other time I change the pads.
05-14-2014, 10:38 PM
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When I see "brake in a straight line" I think yes, that's how you do it. Turning even slightly transfers weight off the inside wheel losing traction so you always maximize braking in a straight line. But then I see a question asking about changing pads and rotors. Talk about segue, from a driving question to diy how-to? Which makes me think the two are somehow related, as in, the car is pulling to one side or the other under braking. Finally I realize, you know, its possible to ask questions people can answer yet do absolutely no good because nobody has a clue what the guy really needs to know. And there we are.
05-15-2014, 10:33 AM
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The wheel bolts are torqued to 118 ft lbs! That's by far the highest I've seen on any of my cars. I'd be more concerned about replacing those often.
11-25-2014, 12:33 PM
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It stops
Completed the rear brake pad/rotor change about a week ago. It actually still stops.......imagine that. Only real issue was detaching/reattaching the sensors. Cant really say it was worth the $250 i saved doing it myself. Dealer is welcome to change the fronts; please, its on me.
Torx was definitely a 55.
Did not change caliper fastener bolts......guess I've no chance to go to heaven now. 😐
Torx was definitely a 55.
Did not change caliper fastener bolts......guess I've no chance to go to heaven now. 😐
