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Old 12-13-2016, 07:16 AM   #41
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LMAO!!

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You might need a breaker bar for any big caliper bolts.
Extension pipe over a wrench can also work.
Bungee cords to hang the caliper.
C-clamps to push the pads back in.
4 lb hammer to bang off the rotor.

Looking forward to the results.
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Breaker bar...got it
Bungee cords/long zippy ties...got it
C-Clamps...got it
variety of hammers...got it

Looking forward to the results...ME TOO. Looking closer at the thickness of my front pads, I think it may actually be as much as 6000 miles remaining. Hard telling. When I got my new pads I was able to compare what 100% thickness actually measured against what I actually have remaining. I'd say I have 1/3 remaining for sure maybe a tad bit more. It could only be 3000 miles remaining. That equates to April/May time frame.

Don't flake out!!....I love it! I won't!! I will follow up for sure. In a big way, that's the reward to those in the forum who help and encourage; to see their advice follow through with results. I'm on it.

That said, the oil change will come first. I'm estimating late February, early March. I also want to do air filters then as well.

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Old 12-13-2016, 08:56 AM   #42
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Uh, C clamps don't work on Porsche brakes
single piston floating calipers, yes, our 4 pot fixed calipers , no

unless you have some special way, ????
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Old 12-13-2016, 12:27 PM   #43
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One of the guys at Pelican suggested C-Clamps as well. I've also watch people do it with channel locks (YouTube), even by hand!
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Old 12-13-2016, 09:59 PM   #44
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One of the guys at Pelican suggested C-Clamps as well. I've also watch people do it with channel locks (YouTube), even by hand!
Total hack method in my opinion. Get the 4-piston spreader. I'll post a pic in AM.

If you don't use a strip of wood or something, there goes the paint on your caliper with a c clamp.
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Old 12-14-2016, 11:48 AM   #45
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Where I work the guys like to refer to that as "best shop practice". So yeah the block of wood is a good trick. Cardboard, rubber mat...etc....
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WTF is up with the audio that comes on when you open this thread????
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Boomer. Plus one on tackling this, take your time and follow the advice these folks have provided. I had never worked on cars before I got mine. Many of the normal maintenance items are very easy to do. Once you've done it, you will be amazed at how easy it is. Good luck.

If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, see if someone close will stop by for a few hours to walk you through it. That is what someone did for me. In the past eight years I have been able to do my own oil changes, replaced pads and rotors, flushed brakes, cleaned radiators, replaced a few parts on the convertible top, changed my plugs, and serpentine belt. The confidence in doing it yourself is great, $$$ savings are good as well.
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Total hack method in my opinion. Get the 4-piston spreader. I'll post a pic in AM.

If you don't use a strip of wood or something, there goes the paint on your caliper with a c clamp.
$50 spreader is one of those tools that no one needs.
Using the old pad, just use a $4 C-clamp to push the pistons back in.

Worried about scratching your calipers? Spend $2 for this
9 Pairs C-Clamp Jaw Pads
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Old 12-14-2016, 06:47 PM   #49
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WTF is up with the audio that comes on when you open this thread????
LMAO JayG....LOL!!

Back in 12/5/16 jb92563 posted a funny video. If you're old enough you might remember you grandparents watching this show. That guy is hilarious!

But, I have been in and out of this thread hundreds of time (it seems) to read what you guys have been teaching me. Each time I hear the, "WTF is up with the audio..." I'm so used to it now I beat box right along with him now!! CRAP you guys are teaching me to beat box too!!

What's next?? LOL!
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Old 12-14-2016, 08:59 PM   #50
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$50 spreader is one of those tools that no one needs.
Using the old pad, just use a $4 C-clamp to push the pistons back in.

Worried about scratching your calipers? Spend $2 for this
9 Pairs C-Clamp Jaw Pads
just use a pair of channelocks and a scrap of carpet or rubber to protect the caliiper
Don't mess around with a c clamp, takes too long in any case.

Use pliers, it takes maybe 90 seconds to change the pads start to finish.
Takes longer to jack up the wheel and remove it
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A special $50 tool for compressing caliper pistons? Ha! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! That's wacky, Tim!
I guess if you track your car and change pads and rotors frequently, it could be handy. But, for the average Joe, completely unnecessary.

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Old 12-15-2016, 09:21 AM   #52
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Go to post #24. Should be on page 2 of this thread.

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Old 09-02-2018, 03:32 PM   #53
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Do these pad need replacing to you all because I 'm getting the Brake Wear light occassionally. Thanks


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