HOW TO: Swap Brake Pads/Rotors

[Jeremy]

Great instructions posted here, they're geared for the GP's but the steps are the same.


http://www.grandprix.net/upgrades/powerslot.html

** Disregard the steps about changing the caliper brackets since we're reusing our exsisting ones.

[Dan00GPGT]

Another difference between the GP and GA is that the tightening specs are different. According to the GA service manual:

These are all front disc brake specs!

Caliper mounting bolt specs - tighten to 23 lb ft

Caliper bracket bolt specs - tighten to 85 lb ft

Brake inlet fitting bolt specs - tighten to 37 lb ft

[VaGT]

Do you have the rear disk brake specs?

[Red99GAGT]

Hate to bring up a thread from the archives, but the thread up top doesn't seem to be working. Can anyone help me? I want to change my rotors/pads myself. I have a good idea about what to do but I need a little guidance along the way. Thanks.

[AaronGAGT]

link no workie :wave:

[Panacea]

It werks fo me :)

[Red99GAGT]

I want to completely remove my calipers from the car when I do my brake job so that I can paint them. If I disconnect this brake line in this picture from the caliper, will i have to bleed the system and/or add brake fluid? Any guidlines or precaustions I should be worried about? It looks like its just a nut that I need to loosens. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.grandprix.net/upgrades/powerslot/rotor07.jpg

BTW- The link works now.

[Scott R. Mraz]

Originally posted by Red99GAGT
I want to completely remove my calipers from the car when I do my brake job so that I can paint them. If I disconnect this brake line in this picture from the caliper, will i have to bleed the system and/or add brake fluid? Any guidlines or precaustions I should be worried about? It looks like its just a nut that I need to loosens. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

http://www.grandprix.net/upgrades/powerslot/rotor07.jpg

BTW- The link works now.

Yes you will have to bleed the brakes. Anytime you remove a brakeline or release the pressure from the braking system in any way you must bleed the brakes. There aren't really any gotchas except that its a pain in the ass to turn the bleeder valves. I believe the GM manual instructions are already posted on the site. If you can't find them post here and i'll type up the one from the Service manual.