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cmiovino · 01-17-2024, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dpfarr

Yea, the process for brembos is new to me. 30k miles and about 3mm of pad left. Very reasonable to be able to swap track pads in while switching wheels.

It's quicker, but not exactly like "swap at a pitstop" quick.

Depending on thickness differences between the two sets of pads, you do have to move the pistons back in and the fronts take a decent amount of force. You can do it with a pad and wiggle it back and forth, but it takes some effort... especially going from a thin pad to a full one.

Pins take some effort in the front too. Best to pull them out from the rear rather than tapping from the front as you can scratch the caliper this way.

The rears being much smaller are simple all around.

... so when you think about traditional sliding calipers, there isn't a ton of advantages actually. It's just about the same effort removing one bolt, swinging the caliper away, swapping pads and/or moving only two pistons vs four, and you're good.

I've had both. They're not hard by any means, but not like half the time or anything.

NoHaveMSG · 01-18-2024, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cmiovino

It's quicker, but not exactly like "swap at a pitstop" quick.

Depending on thickness differences between the two sets of pads, you do have to move the pistons back in and the fronts take a decent amount of force. You can do it with a pad and wiggle it back and forth, but it takes some effort... especially going from a thin pad to a full one.

Pins take some effort in the front too. Best to pull them out from the rear rather than tapping from the front as you can scratch the caliper this way.

The rears being much smaller are simple all around.

... so when you think about traditional sliding calipers, there isn't a ton of advantages actually. It's just about the same effort removing one bolt, swinging the caliper away, swapping pads and/or moving only two pistons vs four, and you're good.

I've had both. They're not hard by any means, but not like half the time or anything.

Need the right tools for the job. With a cheap or homemade pad spreading tool it takes minutes.

Ultramaroon · 01-18-2024, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

Need the right tools for the job. With a cheap or homemade pad spreading tool it takes minutes.

If it needs to be faster than a c-clamp, I need to examine my priorities.

dpfarr · 01-20-2024, 02:02 AM

I had a Jetta that needed a tool that simultaneously spread and rotated the piston.

blsfrs · 01-20-2024, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dpfarr

I had a Jetta that needed a tool that simultaneously spread and rotated the piston.

I had a Passat with the same type calipers. I spent an hour trying to push and screw the piston in (the video said it would be easy) then got the loaner tool and finished each one in 3 minutes.

NoHaveMSG · 01-20-2024, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

If it needs to be faster than a c-clamp, I need to examine my priorities.

My favorite tool for it is actually a clutch basket holder for a motorcycle.

Ultramaroon · 01-20-2024, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

My favorite tool for it is actually a clutch basket holder for a motorcycle.

OMG, yes.

I've been doing it wrong all these years.

blsfrs · 01-21-2024, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

My favorite tool for it is actually a clutch basket holder for a motorcycle.

Can you post a picture of the one you use. I googled around and saw some tools but I can't get my brain to see how they would work on brake calipers.

NoHaveMSG · 01-21-2024, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blsfrs

Can you post a picture of the one you use. I googled around and saw some tools but I can't get my brain to see how they would work on brake calipers.

Like this. Tons of leverage, quick to adjust.

Kit Kat · 03-14-2024, 11:25 PM

Today, I installed my new head unit cover. The fitment was absolutely perfect

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Oxyg3n · 03-16-2024, 02:59 AM

Got fresh fluids front to back

gen3v8 · 03-16-2024, 07:18 AM

Coolant, brake and clutch fluid?

Oxyg3n · 03-16-2024, 04:13 PM

I probably should be thinking about those next tbh. Brake fluid and spark plugs are next up on my list. Might pay someone to do those though since I'm getting old ��

g e · 03-16-2024, 09:13 PM

New drive belt, brake fluid, transmission fluid, differential fluid, oil change, full alignment, pvc valve replacement and new Michelin PS/4 tires last week.

70k miles. Will replace spark plugs later this year.

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