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C8 Corvette Front brake pads Install Guide

Your C8 Corvette

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This page covers the US C8 Stingray.

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Why do it

Stronger bite and less dust than stock.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the caliper

    • Pull the wheel, turn the hub and undo the caliper bolts.
    Watch this step (Paragon Performance, on a Z51 C8) (0:18–1:06)

  2. Push the pistons back

    • Compress the pistons.
    Watch this step (1:06–1:17)

  3. Remove the old pads

    • Pry the pads off the pistons.
    Watch this step (1:17–1:43)

  4. Fit the new pads

    • Grease the edges and fit the pads.
    Watch this step (1:43–2:08)

  5. Refit the caliper

    • Bolt it on and tighten it.
    Watch this step (2:08–2:45)

  6. Remove the caliper

    • Take off the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (Summit Racing, on a C8) (1:09–4:04)

  7. Fit the pads and caliper

    • Fit the new pads and bolt the caliper on.
    Watch this step (4:04–6:54)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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