Yep, I think that's my problem now, after I tried to push the piston back with no luck, I used pliers to turn the piston back in, and I think now that little nub on the pad is not where it's suppossed to be. I looked at the rotor and only about 3/5's is being worn. Guess I'll be redoing that before I drive it again. Fronts were easy though and the rotors look awesome! Its crazy how just the rotors make the whole car look better.Dr.Sound said:
Rotorworks Group Buy - **********.com
- Thread starter StreetUnit
- Start date
- Status
someone take a pic of this rear rotor thing... now I'm worried that I didn't do mine right. Damn you all to hell... .help me..... help you! hehe! But really, I have no idea what the hell your talking about with this nub here and this noob there. hehe. Mine went back on easy as greese on a wet monkey.
react.is.a.geek
Member
[bump] for UPS Tracking #'s ?
Hmm... My friend installed them for me, and he said they were some of the easiest he's ever installed. But don't be afraid of the noise. It's kind of a "phshh" as you slow down. But my friend says that's normal and will quieten down as the pads break in. I have less than 100 miles on them, so I'm not getting the full grip yet. (I think) But I'll update as they kick in.
hmm.....i found this on Disc Brakes Australia site:
We were surprised when some DBA Longlife Gold users reported a clicking noise. Wed never noticed it; further research shows it is the sound of the pads running across the slots. It only makes itself obvious in quiet times when the car is under heavy braking and is surrounded by lots of concrete. In these conditions, the otherwise unobtrusive noise bounces back to the driver.
kinda sux, cause i HATE every little noise in my car.
........i've also read that to remedy the problem one should apply copious ammounts of brake lube where the pad touches the caliper.
bleh, wendsday i'll be taking appart the rears.
We were surprised when some DBA Longlife Gold users reported a clicking noise. Wed never noticed it; further research shows it is the sound of the pads running across the slots. It only makes itself obvious in quiet times when the car is under heavy braking and is surrounded by lots of concrete. In these conditions, the otherwise unobtrusive noise bounces back to the driver.
kinda sux, cause i HATE every little noise in my car.
........i've also read that to remedy the problem one should apply copious ammounts of brake lube where the pad touches the caliper.
bleh, wendsday i'll be taking appart the rears.
Last edited:
Well, I had a similar problem on another car, and the clicking was caused by emergency brake adjuster being cocked, and it was rubbing against something every time the rotor went around, causing a mild clicking. It's probably not your problem, but I thought maybe it would steer you in the right direction.Dr.Sound said:
DragonSpeed
Member
- :
- 2003.5 MSP Sunlight Silver
so like, is there a how-to somewhere for the rotors and pads?
thanks
thanks
This one will show you how to do the rears:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77345
This one shows you how to do the fronts:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43890
Have fun
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77345
This one shows you how to do the fronts:
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43890
Have fun
DragonSpeed
Member
- :
- 2003.5 MSP Sunlight Silver
ok, so umm, what's the trick to getting the caliper bolts out? i've pulled the socket wrench as hard as **** and they haven't budged. they aren't reversed thread are they?
DragonSpeed
Member
- :
- 2003.5 MSP Sunlight Silver
ok well i finally just stood on the ratchet and bounced a bit till it finally gave in. but now i'm to where you transfer the backing plates on the pads. they dont seem to fit exactly, are they really necessary? FYI i'm using the axxis pads
DragonSpeed
Member
- :
- 2003.5 MSP Sunlight Silver
bump for fast answer, its midnight and i have work in the morning and i want to at least get the front rotors done. Thanks! 
- Status
