Did front brakes on Forest

"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem) 04/17/2018 at 09:55 • Filed to: Forest

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Not even 50k and they’re done.

Upgraded to carbon ceramic pads the old pads squeaked in the wet and made crazy dust. Only one casualty my trusty wobble extension.

My first two pot calipers itwas slightly annoying clamping one pot down and the other goes up.

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 10:14

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I usually wrap a box wrench in a shop rag, put it across the pistons and clamp it from the center to do multi-pot calipers. A piece of 2x4 scrap can usually work as well if you can fit it in. A lot of people recommend just using the old pad and clamping on it, but I usually avoid that just because it’s so dirty.

Also this reminds me that I need to check the pads on my Forester. 65k and probably still on the original pads.

PartyPooper2012 > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 10:15

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use old pad and big c clamp or channel lock to squeeze both pistons

alternatively, buy caliper compressor tool

CalzoneGolem > FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com 04/17/2018 at 10:16

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That sounds like a good idea.

CalzoneGolem > PartyPooper2012 04/17/2018 at 10:18

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...use old pad...

Yes! That is the kind of redneck engineering it came here for!

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 10:19

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Meanwhile, I ate front brakes every 5k in the FiST because I tracked and autocrossed it so much...

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 10:21

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You can also use a piece of scrap 2x4. The old pads also can work nicely and a lot of people just do that, but I avoid it just because they are so dirty.

Wacko > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 10:22

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I have to change front and rear pads/rotors at 50000 kms on all my cars over here. normally costs me a set of tires too at about the same time.

no flat straight roads over here.

shop-teacher > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 10:23

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Eh, 50k miles isn’t great, but it isn’t horrible either.

Future next gen S2000 owner > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 11:16

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I generally don’t mind swapping pads and rotors on a regular basis. Just means they generally provide superior braking force.

LOREM IPSUM > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 11:52

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I need to order some brake parts soon, but my preferred rotor supplier only has 3 of 4 rotors listed on their website. I’d go elsewhere, but they’re a Canadian based company and they sell awesome coated, drilled and slotted rotors for dirt cheap. Got em on my BMW and for $30/ ea I absolutely cannot complain. They work well, and look the business.

Echo51 > Future next gen S2000 owner 04/17/2018 at 11:55

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I can relate to this. I’m legit considering to buy more agressive pads because i don’t even wear 50% of a stock one before the discs need replacing, so end up throwing away plenty of brake material..

brianbrannon > CalzoneGolem 04/17/2018 at 12:01

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50k is normal

LOREM IPSUM > shop-teacher 04/17/2018 at 12:07

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Considering cars used to be considered disposable after 100k, 50k isn’t too shabby.

CalzoneGolem > brianbrannon 04/17/2018 at 12:10

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I was not at 50k yet and they were grinding.

shop-teacher > LOREM IPSUM 04/17/2018 at 12:42

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Agreed. I’m shocked that the front brakes on my truck have lasted 65k miles now. Considering it eats tires every 30k miles no matter what I do, I’m calling that a HUGE victory.

brianbrannon > CalzoneGolem 04/21/2018 at 11:46

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Yep, not abnormal