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dylokjai · 08-07-2006, 01:49 AM

1st is there a difference between ABS and NO ABS
the autozone guy asked i didnt know so i said no it's an 89 240sx

Anyways i changed my brakes pads today didnt finish tho but i took the lower bolt off the caliper then lift it up tookout the pads put the new one then used a tool to push the piston back in(open the braek fuild resivoir before doing this) then while putting the caliper in the outter pad is not letting teh caliper in helppp? is there a diff between abs and non abs pads? or did i forget something?

g6civcx · 08-07-2006, 05:52 AM

Front or rear?

You will have to wiggle the pads and the piston a little bit. When they hit the right angle they will slide right in. Also make sure the piston is in as far as possible.

dylokjai · 08-07-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

Front or rear?

You will have to wiggle the pads and the piston a little bit. When they hit the right angle they will slide right in. Also make sure the piston is in as far as possible.

the pushed the piston all the way back already...still no help...

dylokjai · 08-11-2006, 01:55 AM

are the pin guide and pin boot able to move back and forth? on both of them? or just one?

aznpoopy · 08-07-2006, 10:39 AM

don't forget its a floating caliper...

you can push it backwards quite a bit while the top guide bolt is still in.

*ManoNegra* · 08-07-2006, 10:45 AM

Man, couldn't you just pop your hood and look for the ABS unit? Chances are you don't have it though. And changing brakes is always a pita first time around. Easy as pie once you've had some practice.

PhilthyS13 · 08-07-2006, 11:25 AM

Or you could look for an abs light on your dash.

The abs cars will have a ring with teeth on it around the back of the hub and a little square magnet sticking out behind the rotor. S13's only had abs in the front.

g6civcx · 08-07-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilthyS13

S13's only had abs in the front.

Can you clarify what this comment means?

PhilthyS13 · 08-07-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by g6civcx

Can you clarify what this comment means?

Oops. I apologize for being vague. I meant only the front brakes have the abs sensors. The rears aren't as obvious.

08-07-2006, 01:49 AM	#1
dylokjai Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the OC Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	brake??? 1st is there a difference between ABS and NO ABS the autozone guy asked i didnt know so i said no it's an 89 240sx Anyways i changed my brakes pads today didnt finish tho but i took the lower bolt off the caliper then lift it up tookout the pads put the new one then used a tool to push the piston back in(open the braek fuild resivoir before doing this) then while putting the caliper in the outter pad is not letting teh caliper in helppp? is there a diff between abs and non abs pads? or did i forget something?

08-07-2006, 05:52 AM	#2
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Front or rear? You will have to wiggle the pads and the piston a little bit. When they hit the right angle they will slide right in. Also make sure the piston is in as far as possible.

08-11-2006, 01:55 AM	#4
dylokjai Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the OC Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are the pin guide and pin boot able to move back and forth? on both of them? or just one?

08-07-2006, 10:39 AM	#5
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	don't forget its a floating caliper... you can push it backwards quite a bit while the top guide bolt is still in.

08-07-2006, 10:45 AM	#6
ManoNegra Guild of Skullduggerous Intent Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Socal Posts: 7,841 Trader Rating: (48) Feedback Score: 48 reviews	Man, couldn't you just pop your hood and look for the ABS unit? Chances are you don't have it though. And changing brakes is always a pita first time around. Easy as pie once you've had some practice.

08-07-2006, 11:25 AM	#7
PhilthyS13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: N/A Age: 46 Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Or you could look for an abs light on your dash. The abs cars will have a ring with teeth on it around the back of the hub and a little square magnet sticking out behind the rotor. S13's only had abs in the front.