Brake pad replacement on a 99 I30

[bobs99I30]

i searched on this subject, because i am sure its been asked before but looks like the archives are down....

i will be replacing the brake pads on my 99 i30, since the car has antilock brakes when i go to screw in the rear pistons do i have to open a bleeder valve or anything or can i just retract the caliper piston with out screwing up the antilock brakes?

how about the front pads can i simply compress them or do i have to open up a bleeder valve?

an lastly since last night i tried to compress the rear caliper piston with a C clamp and hand pressure before i realized it screwed in what are the chances i did damage to the rear caliper piston adjusting mechanism...we only used hand pressure no big breaker bars or anything...thanks bob

[Barton Keys]

Get your brakes done by a reputable shop. I had mine replaced by Good Year and they did not install shim kits. I would suggest using a local trusted garage and make sure the shim kits are installed. I would do my own if I could by my back is really messed up.

Scott