Need help on changing the rear brake pads on performance 3

[mattack4000]

Hey guys, I am stuck on the rear brake pads change on my 3P. I guess the procedure is to jack up the car, put the car in neutral and then unplug the brake brake connector before removing the fixed caliper. My question is how do you remove the plug? I didn't want to break it so I just gave up on it, but need to know if I am supposed to squeeze it or push some pins? Thanks

 

[MasterC17]

Just slide the grey tab slightly backwards with a pocket screwdriver. Then apply light pressure to it and it should "pop up" and the connector can slide off. Sliding the connector off may take some pressure.

 

[mattack4000]

So I push down on the grey connector at the top and push that backward. I think it is upward because the connector faces down

 

[Dangerous Fish]

Pull the tab out and press it in to release the catch then pull on the body of the connector. Sometimes dust and dirt can prevent that tab from being pressed in enough to release the connector. I blow around that area with an air line first. You'll also need to apply 9-12V to the motor after you've removed the plug in order to fully retract the EPB mechanism, or you won't be able to get new pads in,.

 

[mattack4000]

I got it to work. After putting some miner's lamp on my head, I was able to see what I was looking at. I slid the locking tab (gray) back, and then just squeeze it out. Even then, I removed the two bolts. I had a tough time getting the caliper off the car, I had to keep prying it before it became loose and I was able to slide the new pads back on. I tested with a 9V battery at the end, I could hear something working. I ended up doing the neutral unplug instead as I didn't have a second alligator clip to work that thing easily.

While I only finished one side, I did go back to the front and cut the heat shield off. Are you guys using something to protect the speed sensor? I found something on amazon, but it is a sleeve and not the sticky type. Is the speed sensor easily removable?

I didn't remove the rear wheel heat shield, too much work from what it appears.

Thanks all

 

[mattack4000]

I should add the endless pads were also a little weird. It was way smaller and I can’t insert the factory shins on it

 

[mattack4000]

I forgot to mention the endless pads I got was way smaller than the factory ones. A little weird or did they give me wrong pad?

 

[Msjulie]

Just curious, you didn't mention, did you put it in tow mode to retract the rear piston or does neutral do that?

 

[mattack4000]

Neutral does it

 

[mattack4000]

It’s done. What a f-ing pain to work on this car

 

[malio7028]

[QUOTE =“ mattack4000，文章：4741173，成員：66242”]已完成。在這輛車上工作真是難受[/ QUOTE]

更換後，卡鉗非常簡單〜只需將其設置為運輸模式...將重物放在駕駛員座椅上

 

[malio7028]

[QUOTE =“ mattack4000，文章：4741173，成員：66242”]已完成。在這輛車上工作真是難受[/ QUOTE]
更換後，卡鉗非常簡單〜只需將其設置為運輸模式...將重物放在駕駛員座椅上以防止斷電

 

[mcbarnet007]

I forgot to mention the endless pads I got was way smaller than the factory ones. A little weird or did they give me wrong pad?

Endless does not have the exact mold for the pad shape. They say if we order 100 pairs, they will consider making a mold for it. =)

 

[mattack4000]

Group buy???? I will order 2

I put mine on yesterday, no noise and noticeably better bite than stock. I actually hit ABS quite easily now, car couldn't do it with the Brembos pads.

 

[mcbarnet007]

They are one of the best pads you can get for stock brake system. I highly recommend you remove the rear dust shield as well since it will overheat before the front does in track mode.

 

[mattack4000]

After dealing with that pain in the a$$ rear pads swap, I have to think hard before taking on more work around the rear brakes. How hard is it to remove it btw?

I did remove the front one, god I hate using my cutting tool.

 

[mcbarnet007]

After dealing with that pain in the a$$ rear pads swap, I have to think hard before taking on more work around the rear brakes. How hard is it to remove it btw?

I did remove the front one, god I hate using my cutting tool.

I think it's the same procedure as the front. I have an early built so I didn't need to cut my shield.

 

[mattack4000]

That hunker rear brake assembly looks massive. I think I would have to remove the caliper first before i can remove the bracket unlike the front ones.

 

[mcbarnet007]

That hunker rear brake assembly looks massive. I think I would have to remove the caliper first before i can remove the bracket unlike the front ones.

If you have the time, I highly recommend it. I think MasterC says it lower his rotor temp by 20%

 

[lbowroom]

Oh good, glad I took my rears off when I installed the MPP rotors. I just put the car in tow mode and had no trouble removing the calipers and reinstalling them over the new rotors.