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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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Brake pad changing

I wanted to change my brake pads and I was wondering if anyone had step by step instructions? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 11:29 AM
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Are you just slapping new pads in or turning the rotors also?

How many miles did you get on your pads?
 
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 11:32 AM
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I just want to do the pads 17,500
 
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Old Mar 13, 2004 | 11:43 AM
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Wow! That doesn't seem like many miles.

I may get cruicified for saying this but if your rotors are in perfect shape.
You can just romove the caliper.
I generaly leave the old pads in there while I push the pistons back in.
Install the new pads.
Install calipers
Go to next wheel.

Keep an eye on the fluid level in the master cylinder.
I generally don't have to bleed them doing a quick pad slap.

I do one at a time in case I forget where something goes I can check the other side.

One guy I know even set up his video on a tripod while doing shoes so he would remember which spring went wear.

I haven't done the pads on my L so can't give you more specifics.
I have 36K on mine and there still about 1/2. I just changed back to summer wheels and tires and checked them.

You might want to hold off and get some more info from the rest of the gang. Maybe someone has pics etc.
Good luck
 
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