The final steps after installation... Bed your brakes. I have a nice stretch of highway that's usually deserted where I can get mine nice and hot. Make a U-turn and then let them cool for about 10 minutes at highway speed while I drive home. I can do the whole thing without ever having the car come to a complete stop. I think this is optimal.

Finally... Brake fluid will eat your paint! I like to wash and wax after handling brake fluid around the car. Call me paranoid but I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Very nice write up! I am looking to do this in the near future. Thank you :tiphat:

Thanks for taking the time to share. Rep'd for your hard work. :tiphat:

Btw, Carbotech does not recommend using backing plates of any kind on their pads. If in doubt, give em a call. Their number is on the box. And their pads come with specific bedding instructions.

For bleeding/flushing, i've found the motive power bleeder to be best. It pressurizes the brake reservoir, you then just need to go around each wheel and open the bleeder screw. Wait til new fluid comes out then close, move on to the next.

:iagree: I love one-man brake jobs with my Motive Power Bleeder :tup:

Thanks for the DIY.

How often should you do the caliper seal kit? Replace the rubber boots and whatnot?

If the boots are torn they should be replaced. I see you have carbotech brakes. There's been at least one torn both times I've changed pads. BTW, I run XP8s as a daily driver with occasional canyon runs so they get a lot of miles and do get hot once in a while. You could probably get away with just doing the boots but why take the chance of getting crud in the seal or damaging it.

A+ work. Thanks!