Changing the front brake pads on the F430, minus the sensor and removing the caliper, is exactly the same as changing the four wheel disc brake pads on the 1980 BMW 528i I had in the late 1980s. One day I changed the pads on all four of the BMW's wheels in 30-40 minutes. So easy. I'm looking to get a 1980 Ferrari 308 GT S or B sometime in the future, and my BMW experience will allow me to change the Ferrari front pads. The rear pads will take some time, because of doing something with the parking brake cable. I will figure it out when the time comes. Haynes does not make a manual for any Ferrari. A printed manual would be essential to have. For mating surfaces, such as the back of the wheel to the hub face, I have always smeared both surfaces with white lithium grease. Even in the salt-in-the-winter Northeast, by using the grease in that manner, when I had to remove a wheel, it popped right off. E brake sounds like some sort of communication. Let's call it what it is, a parking brake. Thumbs up for the video.
Nice work, guys. I definitely learned a couple things! Looks like its about the same for a 360. One thing I did to save time on the rears is, instead of removing the handbrake caliper, pull the clip that hold the pin that hold the pads. You can then remove the pads which gives enough clearance to take off the rotor. When its time for reassembly you can just use regular needle nose pliers to turn the caliper piston...one less tool for us home-gamers to buy :)
Instead of using the needle nose pliers for the brake piston, there’s a piston retractor tool kit you can buy on amazon that’s universal and made specifically for the job. There’s multiple companies that make them, and they’re usually ~$20.
There’s a minimum thickness that is considered safe for road use, and these may have been beyond or close to that minimum thickness. If the rotors are turned/cut there is a high chance of warping, which is very apparent under heavy braking.
Hey Guys, nice job! Just one question about lubrication: isn't it better to use e.g. ATE Plastilube on a braking pads sliders (mean on the surface sliding in brake calipper)? Thanks for answer in advance!
Changing the front brake pads on the F430, minus the sensor and removing the caliper, is exactly the same as changing the four wheel disc brake pads on the 1980 BMW 528i I had in the late 1980s.
One day I changed the pads on all four of the BMW's wheels in 30-40 minutes. So easy.
I'm looking to get a 1980 Ferrari 308 GT S or B sometime in the future, and my BMW experience will allow me to change the Ferrari front pads. The rear pads will take some time, because of doing something with the parking brake cable. I will figure it out when the time comes.
Haynes does not make a manual for any Ferrari. A printed manual would be essential to have.
For mating surfaces, such as the back of the wheel to the hub face, I have always smeared both surfaces with white lithium grease. Even in the salt-in-the-winter Northeast, by using the grease in that manner, when I had to remove a wheel, it popped right off.
E brake sounds like some sort of communication. Let's call it what it is, a parking brake.
Thumbs up for the video.
First time on this channel and I learned everything
Thanks for the post fellas. Really great. Just did my 430 brakes, went perfectly well, thanks to your step by step. Appreciated!
Nice work, guys. I definitely learned a couple things! Looks like its about the same for a 360. One thing I did to save time on the rears is, instead of removing the handbrake caliper, pull the clip that hold the pin that hold the pads. You can then remove the pads which gives enough clearance to take off the rotor. When its time for reassembly you can just use regular needle nose pliers to turn the caliper piston...one less tool for us home-gamers to buy :)
Instead of using the needle nose pliers for the brake piston, there’s a piston retractor tool kit you can buy on amazon that’s universal and made specifically for the job. There’s multiple companies that make them, and they’re usually ~$20.
Useful video indeed. Thanks for your precious time for being so helpful.
Do you mind posting part numbers for all brake pads? Handbrake pads also> please, Thank You!
How do you remove the bolt when it's free spinning with the bolt?
Head of Bolt stripped from Wheel Hub.
This is awesome! relaxing video
Some people say not to use the copper grease - I always have - and you guys do as well- good to see - loved the video !!!!
how much are the brake rotors ???
Why were the rotor not reusable?
Is the E brake caliper cable engaged?
Why does the rear have 2 calipers? Please can you! Explain! Thank u!
Jal Vashi emergency brake
Which is the specific role of the Spring retainer? Please can you! Explain! Thanks
Prevents the pad from rattling
how often d you get these kinds of jobs?
NewEnglandboy453 a steady amount
why can't the rotors be cut?
There’s a minimum thickness that is considered safe for road use, and these may have been beyond or close to that minimum thickness. If the rotors are turned/cut there is a high chance of warping, which is very apparent under heavy braking.
Hey Guys, nice job! Just one question about lubrication: isn't it better to use e.g. ATE Plastilube on a braking pads sliders (mean on the surface sliding in brake calipper)? Thanks for answer in advance!
Ordinary copperpaste does exactly the same thing.
thanks
Take a drink everytime he goes ahead
Do you think you'd end up in an AA meeting if you did that?