mousiee

This weekend I plan on changing my rear rotors and pads, and wanted to ask the forum if there is anything I should look out for? I also will be changing the calipers due to the passenger side sticking and causing premature pad wear. I am replacing the rear rotors with ATE, and pads with akebano ceramics. The calipers will be just oem replacements I got from Aliga.

Anything you all can think of that might slow me down or cause any hiccups would be of appreciation

Thanks
Mousiee

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This is what I used to paint the calipers and hub.
Note: I didn't use the clear on the hub.

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Calipers painted

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Caliper brackets

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Driver side all buttoned up!

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Passenger side all buttoned up!

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The ugly!!!!!!!!

Damned04

Looks really nice, how do the ceramic pads bite?

mousiee

Not really sure since I haven't drove it since the install. I will let you know tomorrow.

Thanks
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osugrad05

did you have trouble pulling the rotor off the back?

mousiee

No trouble at all thanks to a thread I found here. I just used one of the four screws that holds the radiator. I screwed it into the holes where the rotor sits on the hub and they popped right off.

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jspecdan

lookin good yo. those are some tiny rear pads. i'm surprised it's a 1-pot caliper as opposed to a 2-pot opposed caliper like the 2GS.

mousiee

Thanks!

You would think they would've had 4-pot upfront and 2-pot in the rear as heavy as the car is.

DiRocco

Very well done Moussiee, looks great!

Are the ceramic pads quieter and more effective in your estimation? I had not noted a response to Damned04's question. Looking to upgrade to ceramic here as well.

mousiee

Thanks DiRocco!

My car has never had anything but ceramic pads since I've owned it. The pads bite pretty good, but there is very little dust.

When my fronts wear out I plan on going LS 4 Pot calipers and braided lines. I have to order spacers due to the fact that I'm running SC430 wheels.

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