a.k.a. Nothing like brake fluid that’s so old it’s green….
Installed the new Brembo rotors and Akebono ceramic pads from the Tire Rack yesterday on our 2000 Camry, and for once I did it right.
- I jacked the car up one night.
- I disassembled everything another night
- I did the install, brake bleed, tire rotation, and power steering belt adjustment yesterday.
Nice having zero pressure to get the Daily Driver back on the road before morning. I took my time, read through the Haynes procedure 3 or 4 times, and did each piece meticulously. I regreased the pins the caliper slides on, and made sure I put plenty of Moly-Lube on everything as it went back together.
The rotors themselves look awesome. I didn’t realize how thin and grooved the OEM rotors were until I compared them to the Brembos.
Only thing remaining is the bed-in procedure. We’re in the middle of a monsoon, so it was no-go last night. Should have a break tomorrow evening where I can get the pads and rotors to meet, exchange phone numbers, and get to know one another Biblically.
:-) Dirty, satisfying job, when you’ve got the time to do it properly.