Any gotchas before I do the brakes on my 2016 6 GT?

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NoahsMyBro

Discussion Starter · 9 mo ago

I absolutely detest doing brake jobs. In my life I've done brake jobs on the following:

81 626
04 Mazda 6
96 Miata

- and maybe my 92 Saturn SL, don't remember for sure.

Every single time the job has been a nightmare.

But this summer I've been spending far, far too much money and I need to try and save wherever I can, so I'm considering doing the front brakes on my 6 myself instead of giving my mechanic the job.

Are there any 'gotchas' I need to worry about? I recall on my Miata there is something about needing to back out a piston with an allen wrench instead of just pushing on it, for example.

Thanks,
Steve

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TalonTsi90

· #2 · 9 mo ago

Manual or electric E brake? Gotta put EPB in maint mode first. Brakes are about the easiest thing to do aside from rotating tires. Also EPB, just push the caliper in, not rotate.

I HIGHLY suggest getting Centric Rotors and PowerStop Z23 pads above ANY other combination for any reason.

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TalonTsi90

· #6 · 9 mo ago

NoahsMyBro said:
Does that seem reasonable for a daily driver? 60k total miles on the car so far.

I got mine from Tirerack, they are a little bit more, but come anodized and lathed to match a certain tolerance. I also recommend changing the rears at the same time. Yes, PS Z23 pads are worth it. Brakes are not something i recommend skimping or cheaping out on.

Japan models, fronts: 120.45086 $69 each, rears: 120.45093 $37 each.
I got my Z23 pads from CarID, an advertising vendor on this site for less than Autozone wanted for just the fronts.