Brakes - replace rotors and pads myself?
09-26-2017, 10:52 AM
#12
Get the proper type of screwdriver for your Japanese car and the rotor screws are cake:
All the "philips head" screws on your car are in fact JIS screws. When using a JIS screwdriver, there is no cam-out force, and they're all suddenly easy to take out. The mad JDM Vessel screw driver above can also be hit on the back to rotate out stubborn screws. I got the 145k mi original screws off my S2000 with mine. Well, one had rusted enough to the rotor that I had to weld to it, as the cross was continuing to torsionally twist the screw face off without breaking free. But if you can remove it mechanically, the above screwdriver will do it.
It's also just a really nice screw driver to use on a daily basis. I love mine.
All the "philips head" screws on your car are in fact JIS screws. When using a JIS screwdriver, there is no cam-out force, and they're all suddenly easy to take out. The mad JDM Vessel screw driver above can also be hit on the back to rotate out stubborn screws. I got the 145k mi original screws off my S2000 with mine. Well, one had rusted enough to the rotor that I had to weld to it, as the cross was continuing to torsionally twist the screw face off without breaking free. But if you can remove it mechanically, the above screwdriver will do it.
It's also just a really nice screw driver to use on a daily basis. I love mine.
09-26-2017, 12:26 PM
#14
Get the proper type of screwdriver for your Japanese car and the rotor screws are cake: https://www.amazon.com/Vessel-Megado...is+screwdriver
All the "philips head" screws on your car are in fact JIS screws. When using a JIS screwdriver, there is no cam-out force, and they're all suddenly easy to take out. The mad JDM Vessel screw driver above can also be hit on the back to rotate out stubborn screws. I got the 145k mi original screws off my S2000 with mine. Well, one had rusted enough to the rotor that I had to weld to it, as the cross was continuing to torsionally twist the screw face off without breaking free. But if you can remove it mechanically, the above screwdriver will do it.
It's also just a really nice screw driver to use on a daily basis. I love mine.
All the "philips head" screws on your car are in fact JIS screws. When using a JIS screwdriver, there is no cam-out force, and they're all suddenly easy to take out. The mad JDM Vessel screw driver above can also be hit on the back to rotate out stubborn screws. I got the 145k mi original screws off my S2000 with mine. Well, one had rusted enough to the rotor that I had to weld to it, as the cross was continuing to torsionally twist the screw face off without breaking free. But if you can remove it mechanically, the above screwdriver will do it.
It's also just a really nice screw driver to use on a daily basis. I love mine.
09-26-2017, 12:29 PM
#15
You will also need a tool to push back the rear pistons. I use one of those cube things without much hassle.
http://images.superstreetonline.com/...ess_piston.jpg
http://images.superstreetonline.com/...ess_piston.jpg
09-26-2017, 01:01 PM
#16
Former Sponsor
You will also need a tool to push back the rear pistons. I use one of those cube things without much hassle.
http://images.superstreetonline.com/...ess_piston.jpg
http://images.superstreetonline.com/...ess_piston.jpg
09-26-2017, 06:39 PM
#17
Thread Starter
OEM rotors? Remember - just doing spirited back roads in the hills of Vermont.
09-27-2017, 11:02 AM
#19
I thought re-installing those retaining screws aren't really necessary?
You can also drill them out if they get stuck.
You can also drill them out if they get stuck.
09-27-2017, 01:59 PM
#20
Not at all necessary. However I personally prefer to reuse them, so rotor stays put whenever I'm messing with the caliper.
I find it a lot easier to keep my greasy fingers off the freshly cleaned rotor surface if its nicely held in place. It just seems to make the whole reassembly process easier to me if the rotor isn't moving around as I try and slide everything back in place.
I find it a lot easier to keep my greasy fingers off the freshly cleaned rotor surface if its nicely held in place. It just seems to make the whole reassembly process easier to me if the rotor isn't moving around as I try and slide everything back in place.
