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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Brake question

Anybody know if I need a special tool to take the rotors off my car, i know some cars do

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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Nope just need a Big C Clamp & some sockets>> Believe the backs are 14 mm & the fronts are 17 or 18 mm cant remember!
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Its very, very easy. I just did it last week. A couple of bolts and the caliper comes right off the rotor. The rotor then just slides right off. Here is a how-to on it: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-guide-43/front-brake-job-59062/
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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Thanks guys, just wanted to make sure before i do the front and find out i need a tool i don't got for the back lol
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BlilBT
Nope just need a Big C Clamp & some sockets>> Believe the backs are 14 mm & the fronts are 17 or 18 mm cant remember!
Originally Posted by XM15
Its very, very easy. I just did it last week. A couple of bolts and the caliper comes right off the rotor. The rotor then just slides right off. Here is a how-to on it: https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59062
Just wanted to let you know that i did need a special socket to compress the rear pistons
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by forced_induction
Just wanted to let you know that i did need a special socket to compress the rear pistons
Didnt say special socket its just Normal sockets or wrenches & the Clamp you need is for putting on new pads you will need it if you go to change you brakes to push the piston back in>> I tought thats what you were doing! My bad
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