installed the performance friction pads a couple of hours ago,had been putting it off, thinking it was going to be PIA!(and thinking i didn't have enough beer for an all-day event) but...really simple, thanks to tim and a couple of other members with their input it went pretty smoothly! just two bolts,removed the portion with the pistons,popped out the old pads and in with the new,scuffed the rotor with a scotchbrite pad. the driver side piston mount pulls out from the bottom and pulls out from the top, on the passenger side.:dontknow:
no squealing,initially there will be some dust as they bed,
here is an e-mail from performance friction on how to bed the pads:
Bedding Procedures:
As with installing any pad from any manufacturer, you first want to make sure the rotor is true and free of any contaminants.
Start with pad installation, making sure to properly tighten and lube components as necessary.
When Carbon Metallic pads are installed, seat pads by driving vehicle.
Start with a 30-0 stop. When making the stop, you want the vehicle to stop as quick as possible without locking the brakes or engaging the ABS system.
You accomplish this by depressing the pedal with a constant even pressure, never decreasing pressure or taking your foot off the brake pedal until the vehicle is stopped.
Increase the stopping speed as follows, making sure to maintain all street and highway laws in place:
35-0 Mph
40-0 Mph
45-0 Mph
50-0 Mph
55-0 Mph
60-0 Mph
During these stops, you do not need to let the brakes cool at all. You need to complete one stop after another in succession. The purpose is to generate heat in the pad to place an even transfer layer of Carbon Metallic material to the rotor.
Do not drag the brakes during seating. This may cause thermal shock to the pad.
After all stops are completed, you should be able to smell brake dust/brake material. Allow the brakes to cool for 10-15 minutes.
When process is completed, vehicle is ready for normal driving
no squealing,initially there will be some dust as they bed,
here is an e-mail from performance friction on how to bed the pads:
Bedding Procedures:
As with installing any pad from any manufacturer, you first want to make sure the rotor is true and free of any contaminants.
Start with pad installation, making sure to properly tighten and lube components as necessary.
When Carbon Metallic pads are installed, seat pads by driving vehicle.
Start with a 30-0 stop. When making the stop, you want the vehicle to stop as quick as possible without locking the brakes or engaging the ABS system.
You accomplish this by depressing the pedal with a constant even pressure, never decreasing pressure or taking your foot off the brake pedal until the vehicle is stopped.
Increase the stopping speed as follows, making sure to maintain all street and highway laws in place:
35-0 Mph
40-0 Mph
45-0 Mph
50-0 Mph
55-0 Mph
60-0 Mph
During these stops, you do not need to let the brakes cool at all. You need to complete one stop after another in succession. The purpose is to generate heat in the pad to place an even transfer layer of Carbon Metallic material to the rotor.
Do not drag the brakes during seating. This may cause thermal shock to the pad.
After all stops are completed, you should be able to smell brake dust/brake material. Allow the brakes to cool for 10-15 minutes.
When process is completed, vehicle is ready for normal driving
:rock: but i find myself paying more attention to the rear wheels now (still stock):banghead: i guess the answer is to replace the rears too! DOH!
