Well it has finally come time to change my front pads after 1 track day and almost 35k miles. Everytime I come to a stop they squeal the whole way to 0. My pads arn't coming in till the end of the week so I hope my pads last till then; they just started squealing about a day ago.

I read the FAQ on how to change the brake pads and in it I noticed you needed some grease between the shim and the pad. What is this grease and where can I find it?

Also if I am replacing my fronts should I also replace my rears? I know my rears still have a lot of life on them since I can see the pad and measured the thickness.

Thanks

 

IF you buy the OEM pads they come with the grease

 

I was always told the break replacing issues were 2:1. For every 2 front pads/rotors you do, it's one rear job.

I.E. replace pads twice and resurface once in the front; replace pads once and resurface once in the rear.

I could be wrong.. but that's what I was told.

 

 

Sounds good, I did get the OEM pads so I guess I'm golden then


Any idea how many miles I can get out of these pads before it becomes metal on metal (they just hit the service limit). I need to drive a bit this week and I don't want to ruin my rotors (although it would be a good excuse for new ones hah).

Thanks

 

I have 38K miles on my 2003 S2000. I called the Honda dealer close to my house and they told my they charge 245 dollars to change them because they have to machine the rotors. Does this sound reasonable? My rear pads look like they have a lot of life left in them...

 

Apply Molykote M77 grease or Daikalub 528D
grease to the pad side of the shims (A). Wipe
excess grease off the shim. Keep grease off
of the discs and pads.

Avoid breathing dust particles.

 

my dealership wanted to charge me 120 to just change my front pads; no resurfacing my rotors. I'm not sure how to tell if your rotors need it or not but you might want to see for yourself to make sure they arn't screwing you over.

 

That is quite expensive. For that price, you could get brand new rotors and pads but then again, you are going to the dealer.

 

research and diy.. it looks very hard.. but it's very simple.
a) take the wheels off
b) loosen the brake line
c) loosen 1 bolt behind the caliper
d) take out the used pad
e) get a C-Clamp and press the brake piston
f) insert the new pad
g) tighten a bolt behind the caliper and torque to spec
h) tighten brake line bolt
i) put back the wheel

first timer would probably take about 3 hours.