re changing rear brake pads

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Joined: 01/06/2010
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is there a site that shows the steps or is it the same as north american cars this is my first no american car 300 zx 1990 n/t any thing diff
THANKS
Mike

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

ask and you shall receive

http://www.300zx-twinturbo.com/cgi-bin/manual.cgi

all you need to know right there

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

I didn't realize people needed instructions to change brake pads... no offense.

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

its sometimes tricky to try out things in a new car...

like the first time I changed the plugs in a f-ing ford 150 van... that you have to take some out from the inside of the cabin removing the heat shield and blah blah blah... so yeah... I see his point

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

Not manufacturers use the same design for the calipers and pistons. Some require special tooling to retract the pistons, etc.

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

Haulnazz15 Wrote:
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> Not manufacturers use the same design for the
> calipers and pistons. Some require special
> tooling to retract the pistons, etc.

That is actually the most annoying thing ever! My little brother's Z31 had the screw-in style calipers which were a pain. I am completely used to the C-clamp method :)

As a side note, the Z32 has the easiest to change brake pads ever! I once changed all 4 wheels at an autocross event using only a C clamp, scissor jack, lug wrench, and a pen during the lunch break. So in total, I did all 4 wheels in about a half hour.

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

thanks that site is great

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

now an f150 ford van no problem camaro i know and feel safe i like to know i will not hit any suprises that some times pop up when one Assumes

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

Punctuaion please!

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

And adjust the "e" brake shoes while your there.

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Re: re changing rear brake pads

thanks it went easy just like you guys said