philw99 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Just a question for everyone.... is changing the pads on a 350 as easy as it looks on youtube? e.g. remove the two pins push back the caliper (with the top off the fluid bottle) then slot the new ones in? also going to get some high temp grease to go on the back of the pads.. not sure what to get yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I think it's that easy not tried mine yet. Copper grease works nicely on the back on the pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 If replacing with dead pads you would probably have to "wind" your pistons in the calliper back a bit in order for them to fit in, id imagine its a case of popping off the fluid tank cap and literally pushing them back with your hands. Im sure someone more knowledgeable will be along with the correct method. But in the past i havent had any issues with pads on any cars being a pain in the arse to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Thats the one copper grease couldn't think of what it was called. Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 its only that easy if its fitted with brembos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Just hope its that easy, that you can push back with you hands. Done cars in the past no problem... however did an Audi A3 and you need a tool to wind it back as it turns as its going back, its a right pain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 good old brembos, lovin them more and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubapics Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 It's easier to use the right tool for the job. I use this for retracting the pistons in the caliper. http://www.lasertools.co.uk/item.aspx?cat=518&item=5319 20ish quid and will make sure that the pistons are retracted square and makes the job really easy. Doing it by other means, i.e. by hand, could cause you to jamb the pistons or score them or the bores. When retracting the pistons, check that the fluid reservoir does not overflow. You may need to remove some to prevent this. Use a syringe for this: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_757521_langId_-1_categoryId_241551 Don't over do the copper ease and make sure you don't get any on the braking surfaces of the pad or the disc. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PickledSushi Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I used this guide to change my rear pads a couple of months ago http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=33329 Brembos are pretty easy to change compared to other cars I've had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 aluminium lube is even better than copper grease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ive changed dozens of brake pads on different cars and the brembos on the zed were really the easiest. It is literally as easy as the youtube video. Not much to go wrong. The one thing i did do, was to pop the anti squeel shims off the back of the old pads and use them on the new ones. Thats about it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw99 Posted December 3, 2011 Author Share Posted December 3, 2011 Pads done well easy just abit cold Well happy the 350 is back on the road, old pads were well worn at the back. Woops No more scraping noise, disk look fine might get them replaced next. Went for some portfield race pads from garage whifbits will let you know what they are like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tprice Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 good man!!! saved some £££ there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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