has anyone changed break pads, rotors, spacers, or any DIY?

m4a1mustang · 02-03-2010, 08:18 AM

Edmunds actually has a DIY on their long term test of the 370 on brake pad changes. It can be daunting for a newbie to think about working on brakes, though, so maybe it's best to see it done in person?

ChrisSlicks · 02-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Yes, there is a couple of small but import things that may not be obvious if you haven't seen it done before, such as swapping the backing plate, lubricating the backing plate and tabs, using the old pad to gently push the pistons back in (which may necessitate removing some brake fluid from the reservoir to prevent overflow if the size difference is significant), and bleeding the brakes.

If you plan to bleed the brakes solo I recommend either getting a set of speed bleeders or a power bleeder.

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02-03-2010, 10:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Yes, there is a couple of small but import things that may not be obvious if you haven't seen it done before, such as swapping the backing plate, lubricating the backing plate and tabs, using the old pad to gently push the pistons back in (which may necessitate removing some brake fluid from the reservoir to prevent overflow if the size difference is significant), and bleeding the brakes. If you plan to bleed the brakes solo I recommend either getting a set of speed bleeders or a power bleeder.