New rotors

pear0119 · August 17th, 2009, 05:41 PM

Well I finally opted for some new rotors. I decided to go with the EBC 3GD rotors with some EBC Red Stuff pads on the front and rear. now for my question, for the rear rotors is there any special way that the parking brake connects to the caliper that I need to worry about when changing the rotor and pads? Before I get under there and start

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pear0119 · August 18th, 2009, 10:27 AM

no one.

IronStomach · August 18th, 2009, 10:42 AM

PM sent.

Maybe take good pictures along the way and post a writeup for everyone else?

need4steed · August 18th, 2009, 11:12 AM

how much did the rotor kit cost you?

07 Boss · August 18th, 2009, 11:21 AM

I run those rotors and pads and really like them. They do produce a bit of "air noise" though, so don't be surprised when you hear it. The parking brake cable should attach the same way as you take it off because it is attached to the caliper and that you're leaving stock, right?

pear0119 · August 18th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Maybe take good pictures along the way and post a writeup for everyone else?

I will see what I can do.

how much did the rotor kit cost you?

all 4 of them cost me about $470 excluding pads. Shipping to Canada well thats another story in its own.

the caliper and that you're leaving stock, right?

Yes sir, they are staying stock. I don't do any racing so there was no need for calipers.

Avengence · August 18th, 2009, 04:14 PM

As far as I know the back rotors need the piston turned to push it in. Do you already have a caliper tool? I know a lot of people use c clamps to clamp the pistons.

pear0119 · August 18th, 2009, 05:08 PM

I don't have a caliper tool but I have several C clamps that I will be using.

5.0Massacre · August 18th, 2009, 11:19 PM

do NOT use a C clamp on your rear calipers! you will damage it, the rear caliper "pistons" screw in. you need a brake caliper tool that puts a small amount of pressure against the piston and turns it at the same time. If you just try to screw it in without any pressure it will just spin in place. both of the pistons screw in clockwise.

you need one of these!
make life a lot easier

Shanshine · August 18th, 2009, 11:27 PM

Most of the local auto parts stores rent the tool out.....Its like $40 but when you take it back they refund your money.

Emay · August 18th, 2009, 11:29 PM

I use my channel locks and a bit of pressure and they rotate in just fine. Even after a full disassembly for powder coating and being basically bone dry.

If you do try it this way be very careful not to grab the rubber seal on the piston. Simple enough to avoid as there is plenty of metal to grab at the edge.

5.0Massacre · August 18th, 2009, 11:30 PM

bought the whole kit for 20 bucks at harbor freight lulz

pear0119 · August 19th, 2009, 08:05 AM

I will be making a stop to the local parts store before the install to get brake cleaner and stuff. I know they rent tools out so I will look into this at the same time.

AnimalCrackers · August 19th, 2009, 09:59 AM

definitely a +1 on the brake piston tool, rented mine from autozone and finished swapping rotors and pads in 10 minutes a side.

August 17th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#1
pear0119 Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 13.50@105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	New rotors Well I finally opted for some new rotors. I decided to go with the EBC 3GD rotors with some EBC Red Stuff pads on the front and rear. now for my question, for the rear rotors is there any special way that the parking brake connects to the caliper that I need to worry about when changing the rotor and pads? Before I get under there and start ? __________________ JLT CAI, FRPP 4.10s, FRPP Hot Rods, FRPP x-pipe, FRPP TB, CMCV, UDP, Spydershaft, JBA Shorties, Flowmasters, Hurst Billet Plus, AM/Bama 93 race, BMR STB, BMR adj. panhard bar+brace, BMR LCA's, BMR UCA+mount, BMR front+rear swaybar, BMR A-arm brace.

August 18th, 2009, 10:27 AM	#2
pear0119 Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 13.50@105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	no one. __________________ JLT CAI, FRPP 4.10s, FRPP Hot Rods, FRPP x-pipe, FRPP TB, CMCV, UDP, Spydershaft, JBA Shorties, Flowmasters, Hurst Billet Plus, AM/Bama 93 race, BMR STB, BMR adj. panhard bar+brace, BMR LCA's, BMR UCA+mount, BMR front+rear swaybar, BMR A-arm brace.

August 18th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#3
IronStomach Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West [of] Chicago Posts: 2,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	PM sent. Maybe take good pictures along the way and post a writeup for everyone else? __________________ Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

August 18th, 2009, 11:12 AM	#4
need4steed Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: joliet, IL Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much did the rotor kit cost you? __________________ 67 Mustang = 492 HP/478 TQ 07 Mustang GT = JLT CIA with SCT Tune, Drops 95 MarkVIII= Project/ resurrection

August 18th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#5
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	I run those rotors and pads and really like them. They do produce a bit of "air noise" though, so don't be surprised when you hear it. The parking brake cable should attach the same way as you take it off because it is attached to the caliper and that you're leaving stock, right? __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

August 18th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#7
Avengence Regular 2005 Mustang GT 13.4@103 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 243 iTrader: 0 reviews	As far as I know the back rotors need the piston turned to push it in. Do you already have a caliper tool? I know a lot of people use c clamps to clamp the pistons. __________________ 2005 Mustang GT 5spd Steeda CAI, Bamachips Tune, FRPP 4.10 Gears, Pypes Violators, Eibach Sport Springs, DD Bullitts w/ Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires (285s), Cervini's Billet Grille Best 1/4: 13.4 @ 103

August 18th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#8
pear0119 Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 13.50@105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't have a caliper tool but I have several C clamps that I will be using. __________________ JLT CAI, FRPP 4.10s, FRPP Hot Rods, FRPP x-pipe, FRPP TB, CMCV, UDP, Spydershaft, JBA Shorties, Flowmasters, Hurst Billet Plus, AM/Bama 93 race, BMR STB, BMR adj. panhard bar+brace, BMR LCA's, BMR UCA+mount, BMR front+rear swaybar, BMR A-arm brace.

August 18th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#9
5.0Massacre Newbie 1986 toyoya corolla AE86 LOL @ WTF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale AZ Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	do NOT use a C clamp on your rear calipers! you will damage it, the rear caliper "pistons" screw in. you need a brake caliper tool that puts a small amount of pressure against the piston and turns it at the same time. If you just try to screw it in without any pressure it will just spin in place. both of the pistons screw in clockwise. you need one of these! make life a lot easier Last edited by 5.0Massacre; August 19th, 2009 at 08:02 PM.

August 18th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#10
Shanshine Regular I am Female! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Glen Dirty Posts: 369 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most of the local auto parts stores rent the tool out.....Its like $40 but when you take it back they refund your money.

August 18th, 2009, 11:29 PM	#11
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,683 iTrader: 3 reviews	I use my channel locks and a bit of pressure and they rotate in just fine. Even after a full disassembly for powder coating and being basically bone dry. If you do try it this way be very careful not to grab the rubber seal on the piston. Simple enough to avoid as there is plenty of metal to grab at the edge. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

August 18th, 2009, 11:30 PM	#12
5.0Massacre Newbie 1986 toyoya corolla AE86 LOL @ WTF Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Avondale AZ Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	bought the whole kit for 20 bucks at harbor freight lulz

August 19th, 2009, 08:05 AM	#13
pear0119 Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT 13.50@105 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada Posts: 692 iTrader: 0 reviews	I will be making a stop to the local parts store before the install to get brake cleaner and stuff. I know they rent tools out so I will look into this at the same time. __________________ JLT CAI, FRPP 4.10s, FRPP Hot Rods, FRPP x-pipe, FRPP TB, CMCV, UDP, Spydershaft, JBA Shorties, Flowmasters, Hurst Billet Plus, AM/Bama 93 race, BMR STB, BMR adj. panhard bar+brace, BMR LCA's, BMR UCA+mount, BMR front+rear swaybar, BMR A-arm brace.

August 19th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#14
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	definitely a +1 on the brake piston tool, rented mine from autozone and finished swapping rotors and pads in 10 minutes a side. __________________ Professor Crackers

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