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fsu1dolfan
07-23-2007, 09:59 AM
Okay so heres a link that i as a reference guide....this was the first brake job i have ever done so, i figured why not do it all....This link is an excellent walk through with tons of very detailed pics....i went through a few others DIYs and cut and pasted what wanted to use into Word and printed out something like a manual....
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=165637&highlight=
Here are my pics....for those curious, G2 paint, Custom Made drilled/slotted rotors from a rotor shop in Ca. with black powder coated hubs, EBC Green Stuff brake pads!

Raise up!
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Back to Future shot....car would be sick as a hover craft....
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Florida = Thunderstorms = Need a Garage to paint....oh well
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LOL whatever is takes to keep them from getting wet....i was happy G2 paint dries so quick!!!
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New vs Old
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Painted and hanging by a cut up wire hanger!
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Rotors on
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Caliper installed, pads placed in, and High Temp decal put on!
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The only shot i got with the wheels on before i got rain on again!!
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I'll try to get more later. Overall the process wasn't too bad...other than fighting the damn rain storms while painting! The brakes didn't need to be bled, just a few pumps on the brakes and make sure your brake fluid reservoir is full. Also while compressing the pistons (in the beginning) take the cap off of your brake fluid reservoir and make sure it doesn't over flow....i used an old turkey baster and a beer bottle to put it into...other than that the EBC pads and rotors are biting nicely. I am please with the outcome...Any questions, comments? [/quote]
El_Jorge
07-23-2007, 10:15 AM
Nice job. Those rotors look so much better thatn stockers.
froubaby
07-23-2007, 10:43 AM
Very sexy! Nice job Jay. Can't wait to see them tomorrow.
fsu1dolfan
07-23-2007, 10:54 AM
Very sexy! Nice job Jay. Can't wait to see them tomorrow.

Thank you Thank you....Dogging rain storms and painting calipers is not fun!!!
froubaby
07-23-2007, 12:45 PM
Thank you Thank you....Dogging rain storms and painting calipers is not fun!!!

Neither was having the 3rd brake light off the car and using blue tape to seal that up to keep the water out. hehe Damn SFL rain.
aalbertson3
07-23-2007, 01:09 PM
Looks 10x better with the new rotors :up:
THansenite
07-23-2007, 01:24 PM
Just out of curiosity, did you notice when you had the rotors off if it was possible to remove the dust cover behind the rotor without taking everything (rotor, calipers, etc.) off?
fsu1dolfan
07-23-2007, 01:32 PM
Just out of curiosity, did you notice when you had the rotors off if it was possible to remove the dust cover behind the rotor without taking everything (rotor, calipers, etc.) off?

Didnt really pay attention to that....sorry
fsu1dolfan
07-23-2007, 01:38 PM
:thx:
Looks 10x better with the new rotors :up:
oneHOTtC03
07-23-2007, 09:24 PM
looks VERY nice and sexy!!!!!
Krdshrk
07-23-2007, 09:41 PM
Not bad - how's the brake noise with the crossdrilled rotors? EddNog said the brake noise was pretty bad with his Wilwoods.

It's not bad with my Slotted rotors.
fsu1dolfan
07-24-2007, 07:24 AM
Not bad - how's the brake noise with the crossdrilled rotors? EddNog said the brake noise was pretty bad with his Wilwoods.

It's not bad with my Slotted rotors.


Honestly i haven't heard much noise yet....its only been a couple day and 60 miles or so but nothing....i heard a slight squeal while parking this morning but other than that its been great.....Also as a side note these EBC pads and rotors bite nicely....i was very surprised with the difference between these and OEM!!!
Krdshrk
07-24-2007, 08:27 AM
Did you change your brake lines too or no?

The brake feel is much better once you change or re-bleed the lines.
fsu1dolfan
07-24-2007, 11:20 AM
Did you change your brake lines too or no?

The brake feel is much better once you change or re-bleed the lines.


Didnt need to do either.....just kept the brake fluid reservior filled pumped the brake a few times....filled reservior....pumped brakes....repeat until the fluid stops going down and you are good to go.....my brakes feel plenty solid and dont feel mushy at all!!!

maybe later down the road ill do some SS braided brake lines but so far no need!