Front rotor and pad replacement DIY

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The jobs done and it was pretty easy. One clip, two bolts, (use a wire tied to the shocks to hold the caliper up). Be careful you dont pinch the brake line moving it around. Remove the brake sensor on the left wheel. The old pads are easy to get out. The rear one just pops out, the front one I tapped out with a socket extension through the hole in the caliper. Use a caliper spreader to push the pads back before taking out the rear pad. Pay attention to the brake fluid dispenser since when you push the calipers back you'll over fill the resevoir. The new pads just slip right in.

Use a T-30 socket to remove the rotor screw. A couple big hammers on the old rotor to break it loose. Then lightly sand the axle wheel face smooth to remove the corrosion. Then put it all back together! Also make sure you bed the pads according to the manufacturer. Carbotech gives you details how to.

Hopefully this will end the dreaded brake dust!