[devnull]

Originally Posted by camaroJD

This was very helpful, I swapped all my pads today and finally swapped off the all seasons for my new PS4S! No issues other than my caliper coating being softer than butter, it chips at the slightest touch.

Two questions, is it normal to have a small amount of play in the bottom front pins? And should the rear pins sit flush or slightly less than?

They should not wiggle once the top and bottom are in (because the spring will put pressure on them. Can you post a pic of where the pins are?

THANKS

[s1dest3p]

140lbs?! Are you sure that's right?

[Alpha1BC]

Originally Posted by s1dest3p

140lbs?! Are you sure that's right?

Yes, 140 ft-lbs for lug nuts. It's in the owner's manual in the capacities and specifications section.

[nasbagoat]

So given that this tool is only large enough to maybe hit 4 pistons at a time how did you use it to compress all 6?

Originally Posted by BigShow1960

Changed brakes for the first time, ever. This thread was very helpful, thanks! I struggled with understanding how to push the pistons back in. I eventually bought a tool. I put the pads back in and usd the tool to push the pads. I was slow this time, but, I'll be faster next time. It seemed like there were two different rear pads. The first two pads that I tried to instal were the same and one just wouldn't go in deep enough on the inboard side, I pulled out one of the two remaining pads and it went in fine. I think that ut board pads have squealers and the inboard ones don't.

[thescreensavers]

Originally Posted by nasbagoat

So given that this tool is only large enough to maybe hit 4 pistons at a time how did you use it to compress all 6?

The 6 pots are able to be pushed in by hand

[camaroJD]

Originally Posted by devnull

They should not wiggle once the top and bottom are in (because the spring will put pressure on them. Can you post a pic of where the pins are?

THANKS

Hm I guess I messed up. I'll get back under the car soon.

[concrete]

Originally Posted by nasbagoat

So given that this tool is only large enough to maybe hit 4 pistons at a time how did you use it to compress all 6?

keep the old pads on the caliper and put the tool on top of them.

i opened up the bleeder screw (with a clear tube on the nipple) and that helped with compressing it by hand. make sure you don't introduce any air into the caliper.

[Boost Creep]

Originally Posted by concrete

keep the old pads on the caliper and put the tool on top of them.

i opened up the bleeder screw (with a clear tube on the nipple) and that helped with compressing it by hand. make sure you don't introduce any air into the caliper.

That's a good idea anyway, get the old fluid out of the caliper and system.
The caliper is where the fluid takes the most abuse and temp extremes.

[GaijinRider]

Hello I’m new to this site. I was looking for some pads for my daily diver. Any recommendations please I have the 2018 2ss 1le. I don’t race my car or take it to the track. Only daily drive thx.

[CPM]

Did this today. Thanks for the great write-up.

[Chris C 1SS 1LE]

something to do...Rock Auto seems to have the best price.

Chris.

[Chris C 1SS 1LE]

Well, just ordered...excellent write up and feedback as well. Tango.

[Chris C 1SS 1LE]

Morning...best to use pins that came with the pads or reuse the OEM pins?

Doing this today...thanks.

(EDIT) used four supplied new pins in front, rears didn't have pins supplied.

[Chris C 1SS 1LE]

switched back to they align...OEM pads show virtually no wear when compared to new