5.0 PP How diffcult to DIY Front Pads ?

[BiteMe2]

Time to replace my front brake pads on my "15 5.0 PP. I'm asking how difficult it is for me to do it myself ?

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[GThunder]

It's very easy as long as you aren't mechanically challeneged haha. Haven't changed the pads on my GT yet, but I've changed pads on my previous cars. As long as you have some basic tools you're good to go really.

 

[cop on my back]

I do believe you need a special tool to reset the 6 pistons.

 

[GThunder]

I do believe you need a special tool to reset the 6 pistons.

Yup, it's called a flat head screwdriver

 

[Nine]

Hell, I didn't even use a screwdriver. Once you wiggle the pad partway out you can just grab it and pull back towards the caliper. It'll compress the pistons.

 

[Rypkr937]

Time to replace my front brake pads on my "15 5.0 PP. I'm asking how difficult it is for me to do it myself ?

How many miles did you get out of them?

 

[Sheenapple]

where did you get them from? what brand are they?

there's about 0% information regarding PP brakes so if you can overwhelm us with information that would be fantastic

 

[BiteMe2]

Great to know that no special tool is required, that was my main concern. I just was asking since no one had posted up a thread on how to do it. I just installed the BMR CB005R kit and that was pretty easy and straightforward. I have 19k and it's starting to squeal slightly when slowing down under 10mph. Found some on Steedas website brand is Stop-Tech for $79 which is great compared to oem that my local Ford have for $315

 

[GoBlues38]

Brembo Brakes or thos style...are so easy. Designed to change pads at the track. When the wheel is off, you can replace pads in about 2 minutes.

Just push the pin out, reset the pistons, insert pads, insert pins. Done.

Put the wheels back on and bed the pads in.

 

[cop on my back]

Yup, it's called a flat head screwdriver

If you compress 3 pistons on one side, won't it push ther other 3 out?

 

[Platinumxp1]

Haven't had that problem, but I use a scrap of 1/32" steel bar I had for another project. layed it across the pistons and squeezed with my hands. flat head works great too.

 

[DivineStrike]

Great to know that no special tool is required, that was my main concern. I just was asking since no one had posted up a thread on how to do it. I just installed the BMR CB005R kit and that was pretty easy and straightforward. I have 19k and it's starting to squeal slightly when slowing down under 10mph. Found some on Steedas website brand is Stop-Tech for $79 which is great compared to oem that my local Ford have for $315

Have you actually looked at your brakes to see if they actually need changed? These brakes are inherently noisy. I doubt you"need" brakes already unless you've done a bunch of track days.

 

[BiteMe2]

Have you actually looked at your brakes to see if they actually need changed? These brakes are inherently noisy. I doubt you"need" brakes already unless you've done a bunch of track days.

Great thanks for the heads up, I haven't gotten the wheels off and inspected them yet, car is parked till I get out of school for spring break. I will post a picture and a how to when I get to it this Friday.

 

[ForTehNguyen]

use a C clamp to compress pistons

 

[nicktechla]

Brembo calipers are probably the easiest to change ever. They really do a good design

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