Any tips for installing new pads and rotors?

[dsgray16]

Installing light weight (but stock size) JHM rotors and Hawk street pads, front and rear.

Anybody have any tips/tricks on this?

Ill post pics next weekend when i do it.

Thanks

[Mike@PureMS]

Use a stiff brush to clean off the hubs of any built up corrosion. Apply a light film of anti-seize on the hubs so the rotors don't stick to them.
Put a small dab of coppy antiseize on the ears of the brake pads, so they have some lubrication to slide on the carriers smoothly.
Make sure you have the proper tool for rear caliper to compress the piston.

[GotRS]

I agree with mike. If you have access to air tools a 1/4 in 90 degree die grinder with 3m Roloc discs works extremely well to clean surfaces. Essentially you want to clean/polish any contact point, caliper bracket, hub/rotor interface, caliper slides, etc. replace all shims if applicable, and get a good synthetic caliper lube. Use the lube on the slides,you can use a small amount on the back of the pads just take extreme care to not get any on the pad itself. IMO there are Better products for that IF you want to do that, I personally don't think its necessary. Permatex makes a nice product called disk break quiet, simply spray it on the back of the pads. Clean everything well with brake cleaner.

After install make sure to pump your breaks, and check the fluid levels. Hope this helps good luck.