92q brakes and rotors, is thia a DIY job

[bigreese]

i am considering replacing my 92q brake pads and rotors can i do it myself and if so are there any problems i need to look out for

[Q451990]

Pretty straight forward... best to use OEM rotors or Powerstop/Stillen cross-drilled rotors for longevity. Some of us have indexed the rotor run-out with differing degrees of success. I personally don't know that the extra time (if any) until the first warp is worth it...

OEM pads will keep the sensor and tend to perform better than most aftermarket pads.

Heath

[elwesso]

Its a fairly easy job..... Theres just 2 bolts to undo each caliper and each rotor comes off very easy... they just slide right off...

Remember to undo the bolts that hold the caliper BRACKET onto the hubs, not the bolts that hold the caliper to the bracket!

The pads just slide in... Very easy job, DEFINITELY a DIY... Just make sure you dont let the calipers dangle on the lines!

[Jesda]

Dont you have to remove something to get the rear rotors off? I remember we couldnt remove your rears on the crimson Q.

[Q451990]

First make sure the parking brake is off... If they're still stuck you have to put bolts into the threaded holes and tighten them to pop the rotor loose off of the hub... don't remember the bolt size, but it's in the FSM.

Heath

[elwesso]

Dont you have to remove something to get the rear rotors off? I remember we couldnt remove your rears on the crimson Q.

WE stripped the bolts on the caliper bracket so thats why we didnt take em off

They slid right off when i took them off the mean green money (spending) machine!!

[bigreese]

thanks guys will try it tommorow

[maxnix]

Do yourself a favor if you have a dial gauge and check your hub run out.

Also clean and use a light lubrcant to cover the hub and hat mounting surfaces, and lube your bolts with high temperature grease for an even torque and easier removal next time.

[szh]

1. Don't forget to lclean and lube the caliper pins! So they do not stick.

2. Break in the pads and rotors immediately, per the methods posted here by Q45tech. Do a search for it ... the essence is to get the pads up to high temperature by doing at least 10 hard braking sessions (do not stop all the way - to prevent the pads from resting hot on the rotor at a single spot.)

Z