WTF!! Can brake pads break by itself???
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2day i was driving w/ loud music so i didnt hear anything...until it was tym to switch tracks and i was braking....i heard a LOUD sqeek from the front...so i pull over to see wasup....i saw the plate thingy thats supose to be on the brake pad poped out and lying nex to my rotor and all burnt/eating up( also gave my rotor a very deep scratch) ...... i wonder how this happened!?!?! i though HAWK was supose to be a good brake pad company ....or is there sumthing to do with my driving???
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Yes then can. I put a set of new pads and rotors on the rear of a GSL. Moved it to the other garage( less than 75'). Pushed the car because the engine was out of it. When I took the rear out to put it under another car, 1/2 of one pad was sheared off wehre it was glued to the backing plate.
Of course I don't remember which brand of pads those were and had to buy a full set. I have 3 1/2 brand new brake pads sitting in the shop.
Of course I don't remember which brand of pads those were and had to buy a full set. I have 3 1/2 brand new brake pads sitting in the shop.
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Your hands, a small mallet, and a punch. It's retardedly easy. For the front, pull out the springs on top of the caliper, then push out the 2 pins holding the pads in. Then just lift the pads out. The first time I did it I crapped myself because I had been paying some ******* to work on my brakes when I was younger.
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen.rocket
Your hands, a small mallet, and a punch. It's retardedly easy. For the front, pull out the springs on top of the caliper, then push out the 2 pins holding the pads in. Then just lift the pads out. The first time I did it I crapped myself because I had been paying some ******* to work on my brakes when I was younger.
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Generally yes. That is how you do the front 4 pistons on an FC. The rears are a little different, but similar. Some cars have different mechanisms for holding the pad in, but for the most part once you know the principle of it, it's easy to figure out.
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen.rocket
Generally yes. That is how you do the front 4 pistons on an FC. The rears are a little different, but similar. Some cars have different mechanisms for holding the pad in, but for the most part once you know the principle of it, it's easy to figure out.
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I'm still having serious squealing problems with my Hawk HP's. I've taken them out, sprayed that stop squeal glue all over the back of them, and they still squeal. I don't know what to do besides shim them, but then I'm afraid there is going to be a little bit of drag if I do so.
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Originally Posted by 2ndGen.rocket
I'm still having serious squealing problems with my Hawk HP's. I've taken them out, sprayed that stop squeal glue all over the back of them, and they still squeal. I don't know what to do besides shim them, but then I'm afraid there is going to be a little bit of drag if I do so.
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