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      05-24-2010, 11:30 PM   #1
mhrir
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Z4M Track Brake Pad Install

What could it be?

New track pads from Porterfield!

Safety first...

Loosen the lugs...

Here is how I remove the retaining spring clip. Compress with clamp and then pull on it. It pops right out!

Compress the brake caliper piston. This makes caliper removal and installation easier. I use a socket as a spacer between the pad and clamp.

Removing the caliper bolt cover (upper shown)...

Loosen the upper and lower caliper bolts (upper pictured). Notice the green brake wear sensor wire. It just pulls out of the pad with your fingers. I try to grab it as close as I can to where it is clipped into the pad.

Pulling out the upper caliper bolt...

Pulling off the caliper...

Have something to rest the caliper on.

Pads removed. Looks a little corroded inside the piston!

The new rear pads!

They're only like this once... Notice the clip on the back of the pad that inserts in the the caliper piston.

Virgin... Not for long!

Reinstalling the caliper...

The new front pads...

Mighty!

That is a beefy pad...

The front pads install the same as the rears. The brake wear sensors are on the passenger rear and driver front pads only.

This may not be new info, but I had fun taking the pictures! Enjoy!

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Last edited by mhrir; 05-27-2010 at 09:11 PM..
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