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Eclipse Brake pads Install Guide

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Why do it

Performance pads bite harder and fade less than worn stock pads.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Open the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 4G Eclipse) (1:14–2:27)

  2. Press the piston

    • Compress the piston.
    Watch this step (2:27–4:58)

  3. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (4:58–6:42)

  4. Reassemble

    • Refit the caliper and wheel.
    Watch this step (6:42–9:16)

  5. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 3G Eclipse) (0:50–4:45)

  6. Press the piston

    • Compress the piston.
    Watch this step (5:48–8:56)

  7. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (8:56–14:01)

  8. Reassemble

    • Refit the brake and wheel.
    Watch this step (14:01–16:41)

  9. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 3G Eclipse) (0:50–4:45)

  10. Press the piston

    • Compress the piston.
    Watch this step (5:48–8:56)

  11. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (8:56–14:01)

  12. Reassemble

    • Refit the brake and wheel.
    Watch this step (14:01–16:41)

  13. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 3G Eclipse) (0:50–4:45)

  14. Press the piston

    • Compress the piston.
    Watch this step (5:48–8:56)

  15. Fit the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (8:56–14:01)

  16. Reassemble

    • Refit the brake and wheel.
    Watch this step (14:01–16:41)

  17. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 2G Eclipse) (0:27–1:17)

  18. Press the piston

    • Compress it fully.
    Watch this step (1:17–1:44)

  19. Fit the pads

    • Fit them and refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (2:13–3:31)

  20. Check the fluid

    • Check the fluid and the pedal.
    Watch this step (3:31–4:22)

  21. Remove the caliper

    • Remove the wheel and caliper.
    Watch this step (on a 2G Eclipse) (0:27–1:17)

  22. Press the piston

    • Compress it fully.
    Watch this step (1:17–1:44)

  23. Fit the pads

    • Fit them and refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (2:13–3:31)

  24. Check the fluid

    • Check the fluid and the pedal.
    Watch this step (3:31–4:22)

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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