Replacing Brake Pads: Self Locking Nut

[eskimo810]

I'm finishing up replacing my control arms, CABs, tie-rod ends, shocks, springs, and the last thing I'm getting to is putting on new brake pads. I would really like to have this car done by tomorrow. Is it necessary that I replace the nut that when removed allows the caliper to pivot away from the brake pad holder? Any advice would be appreciated. First time I've ever done anything brake or suspension related.

[Vivek]

The slide bolts? I'm drawing a blank...I can't think of what you're talking about on an e30. There's two slide bolts holding the caliper onto the caliper bracket and two 19mm's holding the bracket onto the spindle, right?

[slippery]

I changed my pads three times, never changed those bolts.

J

[eskimo810]

I changed my pads three times, never changed those bolts.

J

Thanks for correcting me, meant to say bolt.

At the moment, I have the entire caliper hanging. So Vivek, I've removed the two bolts that attach the caliper bracket to the strut housing. I think it will be easiest to reattach those and then separate the bracket from the caliper, but I have no idea. And I have no idea where I'm going with this. Best look at it tomorrow.

[Vivek]

Yep, although depending on how stuck they are a 13 and 15 wrench may not be too hard with the whole thing hanging. I don't believe there's any reason to replace those bolts unless they're damaged.

[PNWDan]

One thing I recommend is blue locktite on the carrier bolts. Those are the two that go into the knuckle not the pins the caliper slides on. I've had them come loose before.

[eskimo810]

Good to know. Thanks for the information.

[SpecM]

I've had them come loose before.

me too

its scary

[seatown88]

One thing I recommend is blue locktite on the carrier bolts. Those are the two that go into the knuckle not the pins the caliper slides on. I've had them come loose before.

Locktite is should definitely be used. It is really nasty when a caliper comes off...

[MaxBell]

One of my basket weaves has a nice score where a caliper came lose.

[FLG]

Also good idea to lube the slider pins with high temp grease.