From new member - enoyskt


So this topic has been brought up often in several threads all over. Im here to state my review and experience with the Brake job and concerns with Mintex Pads.

First DIY Brake Job: One of the easiest I have ever done, Dont be afraid.

• 1. Jack car up
• 2. Remove wheel
• 3. Turn steering wheel to right for driver side, Left for passenger (easier access).
• 4. Remove cotter pin (Its located at the end of the locking pin on the inner fender well side)
• 5. Push pad holder clamp (W looking shape)in towards the pads while pulling out locking pin out from the inner fender well.
• 5-1/2. If you are having difficultly, get a flat head and lightly tap the locking pin out.
• 6. Squeeze existing pads against the locking pin hole with some vice grips, to push the pistons in.
• 6-1/2. There are many ways to push the pistons in, This is how I decided to do it.
• 7. Remove old pads and Dampers(shims).
• 7-1/2. I was able to remove one damper but not the other so I actually left them in from now on, you can do what is capable on your end.
• 8. Get Mintex pads out, PREP: BEVEL edges with sandpaper if you are using your old rotors.
• 9. Clean backs of pads and dampers.
• 10. Apply "Brake Quiet" or any other sort of similar application in a smooth level application, on the brake pad backing and same backing on the damper.
• 11. Make sure pistons are still inside caliber, if not push back in.
• 12. Reinstall damper if you were able to successfully remove it earlier.
• 13. Slide brake pad in on both sides.
• 14. Zip tie brake sensors elsewhere or re-install in pads.
• 15. Reverse Assembly, Rears are the same.
• 16. Pat yourself on the back. You just saved an arm and a leg.

TIPS: I believe that the BEVELING was a critical factor in having no squeeling in the end. Also make sure you BED THEM IN CORRECTLY!!! I cant say this enough! It will make a day and night difference.

BEDDING: PAGID Racing
Following this as best as you can word for word.

Mintex Pads Review: I had Pagid Oranges on my vehicle and they squealed like a metro bus. I did not install these, It just came with my vehicle. I looked for options on decent pads that wouldn't break the bank nor squeal (yeah right huh?) I came across Mintex pads for $83 FRONT, $32 Rear. Could this be true a brake pad change for less then $150? I bit the bullet, got them next day and installed. I am completely satisfied with my purchase especially for the price I paid. No squeel, Good performance, No squeal, and Cheap. They do not have the initial bite as the Pagid Oranges but I will survive.

I hope this writeup helps with your journey in pads an brake job. I wish I read something like this before I did mine! Any questions, Post them up. I will try my best

 

Oh yea thats mine, was just about to post this