I am just wondering what tools i need to do this job. So far I have read i need to remove (2) 10 mm bolts from the caliper to remove it from the actual rotor. What kind of bolt are on the rotor that have to be removed? I have bought the motive brake bleeder already and am awaiting the arrival of it. I figure while i am doing new rotors and pads that i would do the painting of the calipers. Does anyone suggest a brake fluid to use since the car is only used for street use. Also if someone has pictures of where to put the jack stands under the porsche since i would like to do all the rotors/pads at once instead of 1 at a time it will take forever then. One more thing to add do you think that i could use a ratchet set to remove all the bolts will if have enough leverage .
The rotor is held on by a couple of little screws. A Phillips screwdriver will remove these. The screws may be a bit difficult to remove after years of use and you may need to use some force but they will break free. Check renntech for complete instructions on how to do all of what you are planning to do. I'm no mechanic and I changed the front pads/rotors in under an hour. Stupid easy!
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Other than a Brake dust Cleaner spray, jack, jackstands, and the lug nut wrench... YOu need a large Allen key to remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper to the hub... not a 10mm socket or wrench, Its a Allen bolt. Then 2 phillips screws holding each rotor to the hub. Might need a pick to pop the brake wear sensors... careful they crack and crack kills!
ok.. i got the allen key tool that came with the ratchet set.. and new sensors as well... any tip u getting those phillip scrws out of the rotots. Should i use power drill and put a phillip screw tip on it to remove or am i going to have throw my back out to remove these screws.
I wouldn't chance a power tool with the philips screw
If you slip, or it slips, you've got a great deal of pain to deal with. If you stip the head. Use your muscles! You don't use back muscles to turn a screw driver.
The screws on the front rotors can be done by hand. The rear rotors will be alittle more stuck, Place a screw driver on then, then give the back of the screwdriver afew good taps on the head with a hammer or heavy wrench... that should make it easier to brake free. You dont need new sensors if you dont have a "Brake Wear" warning light on your dash that is solidly lit while your driving., you can re-use the old ones.
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