Hey,

I'm taking my s2k to a track event in a couple of weeks and I concerned about my pads.

I want to change them (and I don't want to pay dealer prices!) but I don't know how hard/easy it is to do it? (I've done them on older cars so I'm presuming there roughly the same.. I haven't even taken the wheels off yet ..)

My assumptions are that the its as easy as taking the wheels off, remove the caliper and replace the pads.

If correct, what do I need to remove the caliper (I've moved across from the UK so I have no tools over here so I need to know what I have to buy....). As I only have the honda, any surprises are going to require a long walk to any tool place!

My current shopping list is!
Trolley jack
Axle stand
Socket Set
Allen Keys ?
Pads (any suggestions) ?

What a about brake disks (or rotars as you say over here!). Any recommendations? Whats required to remove/change these?


Cheers
Chris

 

u need a die...do a search

 

A caliper piston press would also come in handy when you push the piston back. If you want to change/remove your rotors, you'd need a hand impact tool to remove the 2 screws that hold the rotors in place.

 

Check this DIY thread: http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.p...threadid=123081

 

It's a simple job, probably 20 minutes per side for the first time.
You'll need a lug wrench
Torque wrench (with 19mm socket)
Jack and jack stands
Key for your locking lug (if you have them)
Socket for bolt on caliper (I think it's 14mm, but I don't recall for certain).
Piston compressor ($5 tool).

1) Take the wheel off.
2) Remove the small bolt at the bottom of the caliper.
3) Flip up the caliper (no need to remove the caliper entirely).
4) Compress the piston.
5) Put in new pads.
6) Lower the caliper.
7) Put the bolt back in the bottom of the caliper.
8) Put the wheel back on.

If you've added brake fluid since the last time you changed pads, be careful that it doesn't spill over when you compress the piston.

The rear is a little more complicated, because it requires a special tool (or some creative use of non-special tools) to compress the piston, since it also has to be turned as it's being compressed.

I'm sure all of this is in the thread above.

Have a buddy come over to help, in case you do end up needing a ride to the parts store.

 

If the piston has been compressed too far and is causing a slapping noise when braking sometimes, how can it be fixed?

 

Can you be more specific to "slapping noise"? Do you mean brake chatter, or it feels like the brakes are gripping then letting go then gripping again?

 

Chris, the DIY thread above has great info and is all you need to be able to change the pads yourself.

You didn't mention whether you were planning on simply putting in new OEM pads or if you were going to change to a more aggressive pad for your track outing. A lot of this hinges upon whether or not this is your first track day or if you're a more experienced driver. If the latter is true then I heartily recommend going with a different pad and fluid combination.

We have several excellent choices here http://marketplace.s2ki.com/s2ki/customer/.../home.php?cat=5 and if you have any questions or need specific recommendations then I'll be happy to answer them in PM's if you wish.

J.P.