Buying brake parts--questions
#46
Rennlist Member
Bump for a follow up question on this process. I'm going to replace front and rear brake pads and rotors sometime soon.
Why does everyone recommend getting new retaining clips and cotter pins when doing this? Is there a reason you wouldn't just use the old ones? I can understand getting new sensors...
Why does everyone recommend getting new retaining clips and cotter pins when doing this? Is there a reason you wouldn't just use the old ones? I can understand getting new sensors...
And regarding the caliper bolts, if they have not been replaced and have been subjected to a number of heat-cool cycles, then they could be seized and quite difficult to remove. Another good reason to replace them regularly and use an anti-seize compound too.
#47
Rennlist Member
Good thread to read through.
Couple of things to stock up on for this job that you might not already own:
A breaker bar for loosening the rotor bolt.
An impact screwdriver for the Phillips screws on the face of the disk that "locate" the rotors.
A pad spreader OR shims to drive the pistons back.
A decent center punch of the proper size to knock out the retaining pin. Don't try screwdrivers and old round files like I did!
Anti-seize compound.
Couple of things to stock up on for this job that you might not already own:
A breaker bar for loosening the rotor bolt.
An impact screwdriver for the Phillips screws on the face of the disk that "locate" the rotors.
A pad spreader OR shims to drive the pistons back.
A decent center punch of the proper size to knock out the retaining pin. Don't try screwdrivers and old round files like I did!
Anti-seize compound.
#48
The caliper on the 09 C2 does not have a center pin to punch out. I did a complete brake job (rotors, pads, sensors, and brake bleed) 6 months ago on my 09 C2 coupe. You have to remove the caliper to remove pads from the underside instead of the top on a S model. Huge difference in time and complexity... Sensors should be replaced along with caliper bolts. It took me all day for all 4!! S models can be done in less than half the time. Saved a lot of money though!!! Bought parts from pelican and parts geek. Right at $850 for all parts and fluid. Good luck!!!
#49
Rennlist Member
I think the OP has long since done his job, so this has become more of a meandering brake parts thead.
Other tip: The spring and cotter pin are generally on eBay for less than $10. It's a Carlson part.