brake pad adjustment


fil2345

fil2345

EK Civic fan
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Ill be changing my pads soon, and i already got a manual how to change em.... i was wondering if do i still have to adjust the pads? coz all i know for now is how to replace them, is there any diy here on how to adjust? need your help. thanks:)
 
You don't adjust the pads, you adjust the caliper piston to give enough room for the caliper to sit over new pads. Compress back in front caliper piston to clear new pad and on rears you need to turn the piston back in to clear pad. Monitor brake fluid levels while doing this as it will rise due to fluid been pushed back up the line when compressing piston back.
 
Vtec6000 said:
You don't adjust the pads, you adjust the caliper piston to give enough room for the caliper to sit over new pads. Compress back in front caliper piston to clear new pad and on rears you need to turn the piston back in to clear pad. Monitor brake fluid levels while doing this as it will rise due to fluid been pushed back up the line when compressing piston back.
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ok i see thanks for that, a c-clamp will do right?
and about monitoring the break fluid level....this is from the engine bay? place where you put the brake fluid?
 
fil2345 said:
ok i see thanks for that, a c-clamp will do right?
and about monitoring the break fluid level....this is from the engine bay? place where you put the brake fluid?
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Correct you can use a c clamp on fronts and yes under the bonnet you may need to drain some brake fluid out if it starts over flowing. For the rears you can use the open end of a spanner to sit in the indents of the piston and turn it back in.
 
Remember to pump your brakes after replacing the pads as when you get the the first corner junction you will go straight on.
 
Marcus Butlerus said:
Remember to pump your brakes after replacing the pads as when you get the the first corner junction you will go straight on.
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What do you mean by:

pump your brakes - test/bleed it first?
you will go straight on - over shoot due to lack of fluid?

is that what you mean?:D
 
fil2345 said:
What do you mean by:

pump your brakes - test/bleed it first?
you will go straight on - over shoot due to lack of fluid?

is that what you mean?:D
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He just mean when you have the pads changed and everything back on pump the brake pedal to build pressure in the brake lines.

Check the brake fluid level under bonnet after pumping brake pedal as it may drop a little.
 
If you have a tool that fits the cross in the piston this really helps when pushing them back otherwise it can be a pain. Your might find it a bit fiddely at first but once you find the best way to keep the pads pushed back while you slide them back on the disk your do the other set no problem. So long as the brake fluid hasnt been topped up to much since the pads have worn down then it shouldnt rise past the max mark with the new pads but as said just keep and eye on the levels.
 
Matt-EK9 said:
If you have a tool that fits the cross in the piston this really helps when pushing them back otherwise it can be a pain.
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I've found that a half open pair of needle nose pliers makes easiest work of that job...
 
ok i see, ya'll advices helped me alot... now ill start changing my pads....

by the way, im planning on getting project mu brand, any idea what type is best for a forced induction?
 
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