Pad Replacement / Caliper Painting Questions

[dja1980]

I finally got my parts purchased thanks to all the advice you guys gave me on my previous thread (http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/29673-first-brake-pad-replacement-need-some-advice.html), but I’ve come up with a few more questions now that I’ve started the project.

My original Boxster S pads look different from the Textar pads I purchased (picture below). Is this normal, or did they send me the wrong pads?

In all the DIY guides I read regarding pad replacement, I didn’t see anything pertaining to the original pads being glued to the vibration dampers. At first, I thought the pads were glued to the caliper, but after looking at some different parts on PelicanParts, I realized that these were additional hardware. I was able to use a thin screwdriver to pull the original pads away from the dampers, but how to I reinstall the new pads? Is brake grease sufficient to stick to new pads to the dampers, or do I need to use silicone or some other adhesive for a stronger bond?

I’m going to repaint my calipers while I’ve got everything disassembled. I’m now to the point of removing the brake lines from the back of the calipers, and Pedro recommends using a flare nut wrench for this. Unfortunately, I don’t have these in my tool arsenal. Do I need to purchase a set, or can I get away with using a standard open-ended wrench without damaging the ends of the brake lines?

Thanks in advance… Dave