First: This is what Im doing. I am about to install my rear disk conversion, so I took the calipers and the brakets off the hub asembly to clean and paint them (they where in bad shape). Now this is my dilema the calipers are labeled L and R but the brakets are not. I was looking for a difference between the two but could not find any they look identical. My question is are they interchangable? if not what should I look for?

Second: Whe I took the old pads off I didn't see a pad shim, are these easily purchased from the dealer? and If im right it's just 1 per side on the outside.

Third: I went ahead and got new pads, lines and I'm going to flush the fluid. Now I now that the pads need some kind of break in (bed in) I got Axxis Ultimated from Cobalt but no info was included about this. Can anyone give me some guidelines on what to do.

Thanks in advance for your time and have a great labor day week end!

 

1) I don't think it matters. Trial fit them. If it doesn't work, swap.

2) You can get the shims from the dealer but they are pricy as hell. IMO, don't worry about the shims. Just use the brake lube as usual. If they make noise you can get the shims but they aren't required.

3) Do 8-10 normal stops from 60mph allowing about 30 seconds for the brakes to cool between stops. Everyday driving will bed them too.

 

the brackets are the same

sometimes if you buy new pads they will come with them. or you can order them from here cheap http://www.hondaautomotivepart...y.jsp

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