just did my brakes

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-05-2006, 10:21 AM

I just did my own brake job on on my S last weekend. Everything went smooth the only problem was replacing the rear calipers.

The rear caliper piston have to be twisted back into th caliper in order for it to fit over the new pads.

What a pain in the ass that was I had to have my brother come over just to hold the damn thing in place while I twisted it! So if you're planning on doing your own brakes be perpared for that.

Just thought I would let you guys in on that.

SB tuning · 11-05-2006, 10:52 AM

they make a tool for it...im not sure if you used it or not, but its supposed to be a 1 person tool..

SB tuning · 11-05-2006, 10:53 AM

its still a pain in the ass with the tool tho lol

Java Junky · 11-05-2006, 03:05 PM

Probably not tellin' you anything, but be prepared for the possible brake fluid overflow at the master if some well-meanin' mech topped it up for you somewhere back down the line. Squashin' the piston/s back with a full master can make for a real paint-removin' mess back up under the hood.
Be well.
Java

SB tuning · 11-05-2006, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Java Junky

Probably not tellin' you anything, but be prepared for the possible brake fluid overflow at the master if some well-meanin' mech topped it up for you somewhere down the line. Squashin' the piston/s back with a full master can make for a real paint-removin' mess back up under the hood.
Be well.
Java

yeah your not supposed to top off brake fluid only after a bleeding or something....if your brake fluid level is low, you either have a leak or need pads

Java Junky · 11-05-2006, 03:28 PM

Yeah . . "supposed to". Now there's a couple'a words that seem to get us into trouble more often than not.
Be well.
Java

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-05-2006, 06:29 PM

thanks guys, there was nothing in the manual about a tool just said to twist it in, I bleed the fluid ans changed it

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-05-2006, 06:31 PM

and by the way if any body needs the manual I have it on PDF format I can sent it to by email just let me know

gomarlins3 · 11-05-2006, 09:02 PM

I used a VERY large screw driver to twist them back in. Of course that was after an hour of trying EVERYTHING in my garage I could think of to PUSH them back in. Silly me. It's amazing how easy things were after I opened the $50 Helm's manual I bought and decided to read it.

chemical · 11-05-2006, 11:59 PM

um i think ill just have my mechanic do that lolz

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-06-2006, 07:00 AM

hey GOMARLINS3 thats the same thing I did I even broke a C-clamp LOL

chemical · 11-06-2006, 12:46 PM

i was wondering is getting slotted and vented brakes any good for the s2k or is just a waist of money i know there performance breaks in all but yeah im curiouse is it something that is needed or just go with ceramic break pads instead

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-06-2006, 06:14 PM

thats a good question Chem

gomarlins3 · 11-06-2006, 08:00 PM

You be the judge:

HELL_ON_WHEELS · 11-06-2006, 08:02 PM

looks good but are they worth it I mean performance wise

love the painted caliper!

chemical · 11-06-2006, 08:04 PM

thats what i wanna know. dont get me wrong it looks really nice

bobby2002S2K · 12-14-2006, 12:38 PM

Lol, I Broke A C-clamp On My Rears On My Prelude.

11-05-2006, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	just did my brakes I just did my own brake job on on my S last weekend. Everything went smooth the only problem was replacing the rear calipers. The rear caliper piston have to be twisted back into th caliper in order for it to fit over the new pads. *What a pain in the ass that was* I had to have my brother come over just to hold the damn thing in place while I twisted it! So if you're planning on doing your own brakes be perpared for that. Just thought I would let you guys in on that. __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-05-2006, 03:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Probably not tellin' you anything, but be prepared for the possible brake fluid overflow at the master if some well-meanin' mech topped it up for you somewhere back down the line. Squashin' the piston/s back with a full master can make for a real paint-removin' mess back up under the hood. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-05-2006, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,909	Yeah . . "supposed to". Now there's a couple'a words that seem to get us into trouble more often than not. Be well. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

11-05-2006, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	thanks guys, there was nothing in the manual about a tool just said to twist it in, I bleed the fluid ans changed it __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-05-2006, 06:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	and by the way if any body needs the manual I have it on PDF format I can sent it to by email just let me know __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-05-2006, 10:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
SB tuning Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 24	they make a tool for it...im not sure if you used it or not, but its supposed to be a 1 person tool..

11-05-2006, 10:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
SB tuning Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 24	its still a pain in the ass with the tool tho lol

11-05-2006, 09:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	I used a VERY large screw driver to twist them back in. Of course that was after an hour of trying EVERYTHING in my garage I could think of to PUSH them back in. Silly me. It's amazing how easy things were after I opened the $50 Helm's manual I bought and decided to read it. __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-05-2006, 11:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
chemical Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 135	um i think ill just have my mechanic do that lolz

11-06-2006, 07:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	hey GOMARLINS3 thats the same thing I did I even broke a C-clamp LOL __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-06-2006, 12:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
chemical Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 135	i was wondering is getting slotted and vented brakes any good for the s2k or is just a waist of money i know there performance breaks in all but yeah im curiouse is it something that is needed or just go with ceramic break pads instead

11-06-2006, 06:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	thats a good question Chem __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-06-2006, 08:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,226	You be the judge: __________________ Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

11-06-2006, 08:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
HELL_ON_WHEELS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 609	looks good but are they worth it I mean performance wise love the painted caliper! __________________ "Drive it like you stole it"

11-06-2006, 08:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
chemical Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 135	thats what i wanna know. dont get me wrong it looks really nice

12-14-2006, 12:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 552	Lol, I Broke A C-clamp On My Rears On My Prelude.

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