Both of my rear calipers are shot and need to replace them. Does anyone have writeup or instructions on how to do this? i have changed pads and rotors before so i am familiar with process of taking everything apart but wanted to see what is involved in changing calipers. Thanks,

 

Basically its the same thing, you just have to remove the hand brake assembly and the brake line itself from the caliper, but put a clamp on it(brake line) before you do it. That way you won't get to much air/loose a lot of fluid. After the install just bleed the brakes and enjoy having brakes . Just my 2 cents.

 

any writeup on how to bleed them?

 

http://zeckhausen.com/bleeding_brakes.htm

 

I don't think I'd put a clamp on the hose...damage it.

 

yah. Don't clamp the hose. Air can get in there anyway. Plus it is good to bleed ur brakes every now and then because it gets rid of the crap that collects in ur old calipers and some air that might be trapped inside.

I need to replace one caliper because I believe it is bent or something. I have all new brembos and Axxis ult pads on them too but one squeaks everytime I stop lightly. So it is kinda annoying.

 

a repair manual is a great investment - easy to follow instructions and good pictures. you should definitely consider picking one up. i have a haynes, but i've heard that chilton's is good too.

 

It's pretty easy. Disconnect the brake line and hold the end up in the air so it doesn't drain excessively. Disconnect the e-brake. Remove the caliper, change the pads if you don't want the pads that come with the caliper, and reassemble. Thoroughly bleed the brake, tapping on the caliper to shake loose any air bubbles.

Dave

 

your rears need to be "turned" in. There are four small cut-outs at 12 oclock 3, 6, 9(like a clock) I tried doing this without the tool that actually pushes it in also, and not just turns it(the piston), but have had it work on a friends car with a pair of pliers. But if you are replacing them you dont need to worry about this, but its good for future reference.

 

Any decent auto parts store has a tool for doing this that only costs about $10.