lextoy
Seasoned Member
well, after talking to my local dealer, they wanted 175 to install the front pads and rotors... i already had the parts, that was just labor!!!!
so i decided to do it myself, after having done the brakes on my mercedes and toyotas for years i figured, how hard can it be ??
i was right, super easy!!!
while i was in there i washed the calipers and the inside of the wheels, waxed the wheels, i upgraded to porterfield pads for low dust...
everything is back together and looks awesome, rides awesome, no squeaks
also used very few tools as i suspected, i read thru the c6 brake replacement and just winged it from there. caliper bracket didnt even have to come off to replace the rotor and pads, just unbolted the entire caliper and bracket assembly as one and worked from there.
while i was under there i also replaced the entire front skirt with new rubber.
i really really wish i had a lift to work on. then i could do the job in 1/2 the time, and less struggle. i hate working around my ankles/ knees for hours!
so i decided to do it myself, after having done the brakes on my mercedes and toyotas for years i figured, how hard can it be ??
i was right, super easy!!!
while i was in there i washed the calipers and the inside of the wheels, waxed the wheels, i upgraded to porterfield pads for low dust...
everything is back together and looks awesome, rides awesome, no squeaks
also used very few tools as i suspected, i read thru the c6 brake replacement and just winged it from there. caliper bracket didnt even have to come off to replace the rotor and pads, just unbolted the entire caliper and bracket assembly as one and worked from there.
while i was under there i also replaced the entire front skirt with new rubber.
i really really wish i had a lift to work on. then i could do the job in 1/2 the time, and less struggle. i hate working around my ankles/ knees for hours!