Brake Pad Change
 

Has anyone here in SoCal performed a brake pad/fluid change? I already did a search and didn't find anything helpful. I'm interested in learning how to do this procedure on my Z. Thanks!

Pad's are supper easy to replace. If you know how to replace pads on caliper type brakes, it's the same exact thing as you would on other cars. You can get aways with removing a single bold and swinging the caliper in place. The pads drop right in. Usually just need a few simple hand tools and a clamp to compress the piston. The fluid is a bit tricky, but buying a brake bleeder will make it much easier.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...k-akebono.html

Some info here on pad replacement, links to a DIY on it. Also some info on brake bleeding which is in there as well.

I've never done a brake pad change before so I have no prior experience.

I already read that forum posting; I was hoping for something a little more detailed and ideally with some pictures.

It seems that the Sport package brakes are also a little different than stock. Also one of the links that someone posted no longer works. I would hate to start the procedure and then get stuck.

Are you the black 370z that was buttonwillow 2 Sundays ago with XS?

This is the DIY for a rotor replacement to give you an idea of what's going on under there.

Plenty of videos on YouTube for general brake pad replacement. The one's on the Z with Sports Package are the same concept, but I believe the pads are held in w/ pins. Others will have to verify, but you may not even need to compress the piston(s) in the calipers. I'm assuming you still do however so the new pads can fit. AutoZone has brake repair tools you can borrow or you can just use some c-Clamps with some padding so you don't mess up the finish.

http://www.the370z.com/members/chris...ture2865-a.jpg

As with anything, if you've never done this sort of thing before & unsure of your skills, save yourself the trouble and let a pro handle it. Ask if you can watch while they install the pads and learn from it. The brakes are undoubtfully one of the most important aspect of your car in terms of safety. It's an easy job, but there isn't really any room for error.

Yeah I agree, if its this much trouble you're better off having someone else do it or at least get someone experienced to help you do it yourself for the first time.

Yup that's me.

Yeah, I think I'll try to either have someone help or go to a shop and hopefully the guy will let me watch. Thanks for the responses.

jkim23, I am the one with the black one, spoke to you about the brake pads..... don't pay. They are very simple to do........

hey martin! your Z sounds great on the track.

yes, I've been searching and I found some articles and saw some videos that people posted on other cars. hopefully I can find someone to help me out with the first pad and fluid change.

it's very easy, no need to pay anyone! if you get stuck anywhere let me know!

If you were in West LA or anywhere near id show you how to do it but OC is a bit far. Just like anything else with cars, do it once to learn how to do it, trial and error.

we can even do it at the track pretty fast...

True. There super easy. What pads did you end up getting anyways?

StopTech Street Performance. Seemed like a good blend of street/track.

If I came up to West LA, would you help me install the pads and change fluid?