These instructions outline a simple procedure of replacing the main seals and dust boots on the 1982- 83 200sx or 1986-87 Maxima rear brake calipers. Most parts are interchangeable between the two calipers, including the pads, sliders, pistons, hardware, seals, anti-squeal shims, and brake lines. The mounting brackets, and the geometry of the E-brake arms […]
Rebuilding your Maxima/200sx Calipers
November 13th, 2009 · No Comments
Mazda RX7 1st Gen Rear Brake-Caliper Rebuild
November 4th, 2009 · No Comments
Getting started
- Chock the other 3 wheels on both sides
- Release handbrake
- Put the gearbox into neutral
- Loosen wheel nuts
- Jack up the car
- Remove wheel nuts + wheel
- Place jack-stand under car for safety
Audi TT/Volkswagen Mark IV Front Big Brake Upgrade Installation Instructions
September 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
These instructions are for the Audi TT and Volkswagen Mark IV chassis vehicles. The photos shown are of an Audi TT. The Volkswagen applications use the same caliper brackets, rotors and hats, and the caliper bodies are identical, so the installations are very similar on all vehicles. The one main difference is the brake lines, […]
1992-97 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Brake Pros/AP Racing Performance Brake System Instructions
September 20th, 2009 · No Comments
Please read the instructions completely prior to installation.
1. Raise front of vehicle and support with jack stands. (Refer to the owner’s manual for proper jack points.) Be sure to block the rear wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
2. Remove wheels.
3. Remove the mounting bolts for the stock caliper, but do not disconnect the brake […]
1995-1998 Nissan 240SX PowerMax Turbo System Installation Manual
September 18th, 2009 · No Comments
Thank you for purchasing the XS Engineering PowerMax Turbo System for the 1995- 98 Nissan 240SX. This system has been designed by XS Engineering’s Research and Development Team to complement the 240sx’s sturdy yet agile chassis by adding a healthy dose of raw turbocharged power ! Taking advantage of Nissan’s stout 2.4- liter KA24DE engine, […]
Alfa Romeo 156 Brake Replacement
July 24th, 2009 · No Comments
The procedure below was written up for a 1998 2.0 Twinspark with vented front discs but should be the same for all 156 models. The shape of the pads will differ between vented and solid discs at the front. Later models have larger rear discs and therefore different pads. It should not matter if we […]
A4 Brake Installation Manual
June 26th, 2009 · No Comments
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
1. Be sure that the vehicle is parked on level concrete and the parking brake is on.
2. Place stops in front of and behind rear tires.
3. Consult owner’s manual for proper lifting and wheel removal procedures before lifting front of vehicle.
4. Place jack stands under vehicle for added stability.