[kenpeterson]

Thinking about changing my own front pads and rotors. I have done it before many times---> but on Fords, Chevys, Hondas, Toyotas, and an Audi, but always with a handy Haynes or Chilton's Manual. Is this pretty straightforward? Am I qualified? <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/blink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> Will I need any special Porsche brake tool?

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[flash]

probably just the motive power bleeder - everything else is pretty straight forward



expect to have to replace the wear sensor - they tend to break upon removal

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[rl968]

It is very straight forward, clips can be a little tough to get in and out for pads, but not too bad, use a small flathead screwdriver to pry them back on at the top. Rotors come off the same as other cars, remove caliper bolts, hang caliper, remove two screws, rotors come right off You don't need to bleed the brakes for this, as you know if you've done other cars. I just did this a few months back. I didn't re-use the sensor, so i wasn't worried about breaking them, just tied them off around the strut mount, don't see a need for them.

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[flash]

while it's true that you don't necessarily "need" to bleed the brakes, it's always a good idea, especially if you have to compress the pistons to get the caliper off, and if the system has not been flushed in the last 2 years, it's time

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Rotors come off the same as other cars, remove caliper bolts, hang caliper, remove two screws, rotors come right off

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For the fronts I understand that you can remove the caliper and hang from the strut because of the flexible hose however how does that work on the the rear calipers. Last time I was not able to figure out how to remove the caliper without first disconnecting the brake line from the caliper because it is a hard line. Is there a trick around that so I can leave the brake line connected but still can move the caliper out of the way?



Jaap

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[rl968]

there is some play for the hard brake line to move when you take the caliper off. Just be careful and tie it good so it can't move. I did not need to remove the line when I changed my rear rotors.

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[kenpeterson]

Two follow up questions. I ordered the Porterfield pads; what brand rotors is recommended? I don't drive the car too hard too often, and am unlikely to race in it. vented or unvented?



Second question - what are brake pad dampeners and where can I get them (and pad wear sensors, as well)



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[rl968]

I used Porsche rotors. I didn't reuse the sensors, just tied them back against the strut mount with a zip tie.

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[bva]

try pelican (http://www.pelicanpa...944M-Brakes.htm) or sunset for the parts.

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