Brake question

[suprabahamut]

I was out today going to put on brake pads. It was really weird, there is a bolt on the bottom but not the top of the caliper? How do you remove the caliper to get the brake pads off? It looks sealed and there is a little rubber piece at the end of the top one. Also how hard is it to replace the lines the one on the driver side front looks like it is cracking?

[oowee623]

theres no top bolt, lift the caliper up and slide it off. the brake lines are easy, but use a flared 10mm wrench so you dont strip the nut

[suprabahamut]

I thought it would be like this. I lifted it up today it just did not feel right, so I stopped. So I was doing it right crazy. I have never seen a caliper like this. For the lines use the 10 mm flare on the back side or the part near the fender wall? And what else do I need to disconnect?

[suprabahamut]

I forgot to ask there is one part missing from the driver side brakes the little paper clip looking part that connects under both pads. One side has them the other side don't. Is it just for noise reduction or is it crucial? If it is really important is there a place to get it after market?

[oowee623]

the brake lines i think you use the flared wrench for the nut that goes to the inner fender and on the caliper theres a banjo bolt, same kind as on the power steering line.

if it doesnt feel right lifting it up you probably should unbolt the brake line off the back part of the hub to give you more slack.

as for the paper clip looking things you might be able to find those at autozone or something listed under brake hardware. if not you can get a brake hardware kit for about $30 at the dealer which will include those clips plus the bracket for the brake pads. another option is to get them off a junkyard supra and while your there you can practice changing your brake pads without worry.

the brakes are extremely easy to work with, take a look at a repair manual if you are unsure of what youre doing