im about to change the pads out and figure i might as well change out the brake fluid also. Any suggestions? also does the anti squeal cream works on the polymatrix brake pads also, i was wondering because the back of the pads are all metal and didnt know if i should apply the cream on the pads

 

No it does not work, the polymatrix pads and the stainless steel pistons will always have some vibration to them. you can try a different compound than the D that they sell with the kit. I have used ferrodo's with great results, but the pads are very agressive. Try the j compound

 

any other tips on installing brake pads such as what you use to push the pistons back in the bore, just anything you can think of that would make the installation process a smooth one, this the first time im changin the pads

 

I would think a c clamp would compress the piston

 

i was hoping for an easier way

 

Uhh, a C clamp is pretty damn easy if you ask me
BTW: what wheels are you using with your wilwood kit?

 

Just make sure to pinch off your brake lines if the fluid is old. You don't want that old crystalized burnt fluid bleeding up into your master cylinder.

 

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Sure no problem, I have been running this set-up ever since it was first introduced. Been years now. I use a C clamp to push the pistons back into the caliper, But do not use the clamp on the piston, use the old brake pad/backing plate as a flat surface to which you push against with the c clamp. Also, use a Q-tip and clean teh exposed piston surface(along the sides of the exposed piston) to remove any dirt or grimme before pushing back into the caliper. You can do a quick bleed again after everything is push back and new pads are in... but it is not necessary. I use russel speed bleeders on my caliper top sides so I can do this all my self in about 5 minutes per side. also get a rebuild kit to have on hand, they are very cheap(about $15) and its good to have if you need to rebuild. some spare cotter pins are good to have to. You now you only bleed the top two nipples, not all four right?

 

18 Racing Hart CP-8's

 

ATE Superblue

 

now i know to bleed only the top nipple, the brakes came with the car when i bought it thats why i didnt know how to do anything