Changing Brakes

[RUSURE]

Is there anything that I should know before I go and change the rotars and brakes pads on my Talon? Like, I can change brakes on any domestic car but we all know this is not any normal car, , is there anything different or something important I should know first or just any good tips before I start?

 

[Defiant]

In your part of the country (salt) the hats may be more likely to be seized on. You may have to back-off the parking brake shoes to get the rears off.
If your production date is early enough, you may have the rare vented rear rotors.

 

[RUSURE]

Yah, on the rear rotors I've got the vents, there like shields almost the cup the rotors. Is this good or bad, I'm guessing good.

 

[wret]

Yah, on the rear rotors I've got the vents, there like shields almost the cup the rotors. Is this good or bad, I'm guessing good.

Good in the sense that many would consider them an upgrade. Bad in the sense that you may not find the right replacement parts easily.

 

[oldman]

is there anything different or something important I should know first or just any good tips before I start?

Just one thing, the rear caliper pistons gets turned in clockwise, it does not go straight back.

 

[Defiant]

Just one thing, the rear caliper pistons gets turned in clockwise, it does not go straight back.

On a 2G as well? Or just the 1G where they use the calipers for parking brakes.

 

[RUSURE]

Alright, sounds good guys, if I start this project before the winter time, I will let you all know how it went. I only have about a month and a bit of driving left for this year, so, I might save it till next spring.

 

[Kalow]

Just one thing, the rear caliper pistons gets turned in clockwise, it does not go straight back.

I wish i knew that about my 1g when i rebuilt my calipers. After breaking my c-clamp i realized what was up. Good info (at least for a 1g).

 

[oldman]

On a 2G as well? Or just the 1G where they use the calipers for parking brakes.

2Gs don't count. I should get a manual for 2G.