happy
Viper Owner
On my 02 GTS i got new rotors and pads for it front and rear. Is it pretty straight forward to change them loosing calipers and pull off then take rotors off install new ones and pads and bolt back together???
Doing viper brakes for teh first time....
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AZTVR
Enthusiast
Yes, pretty easy. The only trick is retracting the piston in the rear caliper. You must turn the piston clockwise while pushing it in. DO NOT try to just push it in. At least, I think that I've read that you could break it by just trying to push it in. Some people say that they can turn it and push with needle-nosed pliers. I didn't find that it was that easy. I borrow the proper tool from my friendly neighborhood autoparts chain store.
Jance GTS
Enthusiast
How are people mounting their SS brake lines in the front? I have issues with rubbing and binding with the zip ties.
AZTVR
Enthusiast
I generally zip-tied my lines to the ABS sensor wire line. I think that I received instructions with mine which led me to this method, or I got input from forum posts. You use a zip-tie and a half inch long piece of rubber tubing to act as a buffer/stand-off.
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happy
Viper Owner
ya i have the manual too so ill check in it for pushing in the rear pistons. i think ill clean and lube up the sliders too while i have them apart!! And nice gts byt the way love the colour lol!! Same as mine minus the acr!!
happy
Viper Owner
ok so the whole time ur pushing in the rear piston its got a be turning clockwide as it is being pushed in correct?? Untill the 2 notches line up with boss mark correct?? If i cant get my hands on these special tools... Any other tricks to get it in correctly?? Thanks guys!!
Phun70
VCA Venom Member
Grab the piston from the side with a pair of channel lock pliers, being very careful to avoid damaging the rubber dust boot. Turn clockwise. The piston will walk it's way into the caliper without too much muss or fuss if you push gently in with the pliers whilst turning the piston. I did it that way for years before the tools were widely available (and reasonably priced) to do the job. It will work fine. However, if you run down to your local parts store, they will probably gladly loan you the proper tool to perform this task. The brakes are pretty straightforward other than that little tidbit. Make sure you line up the grooves or cutouts in the piston the proper way, or you will interfere with the proper installation of the brake pads. Or make it impossible altogether.
happy
Viper Owner
ya see that in the book here marks got a line up with boss mark and one otehr question doesnt really say here in teh manual but im assuming once caliper is off and out of the way, the rotor just get hit pilled off?? Done need to take wheel bearing nut of to get itoff do u?? Thanks!
AZTVR
Enthusiast
Have you been drinking ? Sounds like you are a bit too happy
But, yes, the rotor just gets pulled off without undoing that nut. Maybe you have a bit of rust sticking the rotor in place. Just tap it a bit while pulling it from an edge.
happy
Viper Owner
sorry ya was drinking last night lol!! And ya thats what i thought about the rotor thanks!
crazyspeed
Enthusiast
Be sure the bolts are tight when reinatalling the caliper. Many makes apply locktite at the factory..not a bad idea. Some use a large needlenose pliers to push and turn in the rear caliper pistons ( I believe clockwise)
Be sure the hub mounting surface is clean where it contacts the rotor ( scuff up with sandpaper?) . Also scrub the new rotors to remove any cosmoline.
Some manufacurers of brake pads include instructions for proper bedding in of pads...or you can go to their online site for the break-in proceedure
Be sure the hub mounting surface is clean where it contacts the rotor ( scuff up with sandpaper?) . Also scrub the new rotors to remove any cosmoline.
Some manufacurers of brake pads include instructions for proper bedding in of pads...or you can go to their online site for the break-in proceedure
