Racing brake rotors and hawk pads install gone wrong...

getsomz28 · 10-03-2008, 01:46 PM

Just as I finished up installing the rotors and pads all the way around, I forgot I didnt lube one of rear pads. Had to take off the wheel to get it done and as I was putting the lugnuts back on with an impact wrench (I know....was trying to hurry), I stripped one of the studs...crap...no problem I have spares.

When I was hammering the old one out, out popped two pieces of the ABS ring...crap, I forgot to unbolt the ring! After cursing at myself for a couple minutes I put the new stud in and slapped everything back together.

Went to go bed the pads and the ABS light comes on. I finished bedding in the pads anyways.

Now my dilemma, what to do?!?! Is replacing the ring an easy fix? Everything seems to work fine (brake-wise), I just have an annoying light on....

Thoughts?

BAC5.2 · 10-03-2008, 02:01 PM

LOL, wow!

ABS won't work with the ring gone and if you have an auto, then the transfer clutch packs lose that input.

Replacing the ring, IIRC, isn't super hard. Just PM one of our fine vendors to order the part for you. If they are nice, they might include the scan of the sheet for you so you can see how and what holds everything together.

getsomz28 · 10-03-2008, 02:11 PM

I have a 5-spd, and dont really care for ABS...the light would get annoying though

BAC5.2 · 10-03-2008, 02:14 PM

Then pull the light, and call it a day.

I pulled the slow-blow-fuse for ABS in my Legacy, then used E-tape to cover the light.

neoshi · 10-03-2008, 02:38 PM

Dang man.. but I take the 452Fs worked! :)

getsomz28 · 10-03-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoshi

Dang man.. but I take the 452Fs worked! :)

Perfect fit!!

getsomz28 · 10-03-2008, 03:02 PM

I will eventually fix it...it will bug me knowing something isnt working like it should. Now, on to the "how do I fix this crap."

Anyone have a step by step (pics would be a bonus) on how to do this? I read the install on the wheel bearings, but I just cant picture what all is needed to just get to the ABS ring?!?!

10-03-2008, 01:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
getsomz28 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 896 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Racing brake rotors and hawk pads install gone wrong... Just as I finished up installing the rotors and pads all the way around, I forgot I didnt lube one of rear pads. Had to take off the wheel to get it done and as I was putting the lugnuts back on with an impact wrench (I know....was trying to hurry), I stripped one of the studs...crap...no problem I have spares. When I was hammering the old one out, out popped two pieces of the ABS ring...crap, I forgot to unbolt the ring! After cursing at myself for a couple minutes I put the new stud in and slapped everything back together. Went to go bed the pads and the ABS light comes on. I finished bedding in the pads anyways. Now my dilemma, what to do?!?! Is replacing the ring an easy fix? Everything seems to work fine (brake-wise), I just have an annoying light on.... Thoughts? __________________ '05 FXT - for haulin' '02 Z28 - for haulin' arse

10-03-2008, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
BAC5.2 iMod Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 7,252 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	LOL, wow! ABS won't work with the ring gone and if you have an auto, then the transfer clutch packs lose that input. Replacing the ring, IIRC, isn't super hard. Just PM one of our fine vendors to order the part for you. If they are nice, they might include the scan of the sheet for you so you can see how and what holds everything together. __________________ The Aggressive™ -- You don't know about it. 1998 Forester S - Big brakes, Big Tires, 5-gears.

10-03-2008, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
getsomz28 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 896 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I have a 5-spd, and dont really care for ABS...the light would get annoying though __________________ '05 FXT - for haulin' '02 Z28 - for haulin' arse

10-03-2008, 02:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
BAC5.2 iMod Contributing Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 7,252 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Then pull the light, and call it a day. I pulled the slow-blow-fuse for ABS in my Legacy, then used E-tape to cover the light. __________________ The Aggressive™ -- You don't know about it. 1998 Forester S - Big brakes, Big Tires, 5-gears.

10-03-2008, 02:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
neoshi silly wabbit Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 949 THE OC/The Real 415 Posts: 2,241 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Dang man.. but I take the 452Fs worked! :) __________________ Ninja Turtle Orange Juice

10-03-2008, 03:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
getsomz28 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 896 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 5 / 100%	I will eventually fix it...it will bug me knowing something isnt working like it should. Now, on to the "how do I fix this crap." Anyone have a step by step (pics would be a bonus) on how to do this? I read the install on the wheel bearings, but I just cant picture what all is needed to just get to the ABS ring?!?! __________________ '05 FXT - for haulin' '02 Z28 - for haulin' arse

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