Long Island, NY RX8 Owners
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Jack up the front of car, and take off wheel.
Loosen one 14mm bolt, and completely remove the other one (look at the DIY for which ones).
Swing the caliper open, rotating it on the one bolt that is loosened but still attached. Remove the two pads, TRY TO KEEP THE METAL CLIPS IN PLACE. If they fall out it's not a big deal, but if they don't that's better because they can be a little confusing to re-orient and re-insert.
If pads are very worn, you may need to push the piston back into the caliper a bit, so that the new pads fit. This might require the use of a medium-sized C-clamp. If you do this, take the cap off the brake reservoir in the engine bay, which cal alleviate the pressure a bit.
Put the new pads in (the clips serve as springs to keep the pad in place, so look and understand how this works, and then inserting the new pads will be much easier.
Re-assemble.
Read the article/thread on here called brakes FAQ, and read the section about bedding. It's very important if you want to get anywhere near the full potential out of your brakes.
#3028
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it's really easy to paint your calipers.. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
i have a brand new box of g2 caliper paint in white if you want it.. $30
i have a brand new box of g2 caliper paint in white if you want it.. $30
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I'm looking for a good mechanic/shop... looks like I'm in the market for a new clutch. Any recommendations for the Queens/Nassau area?
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/04-rx8-mt-feels-like-200692/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/04-rx8-mt-feels-like-200692/
#3031
I'm looking for a good mechanic/shop... looks like I'm in the market for a new clutch. Any recommendations for the Queens/Nassau area?
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=200692
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=200692
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Hey guys - this meet has been going strong for a few weeks, I'm gonna check it out around 9.
http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780073
Post up here if you'll make it out too???
Location: Applebee's parking lot, in Westbury
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...ed=0CBcQnwIwAA
http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780073
Post up here if you'll make it out too???
Location: Applebee's parking lot, in Westbury
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...ed=0CBcQnwIwAA
#3034
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Hey guys - this meet has been going strong for a few weeks, I'm gonna check it out around 9.
http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780073
Post up here if you'll make it out too???
Location: Applebee's parking lot, in Westbury
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...ed=0CBcQnwIwAA
http://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=780073
Post up here if you'll make it out too???
Location: Applebee's parking lot, in Westbury
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&um...ed=0CBcQnwIwAA
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kinda new 2 the fourm , me and some people from crsx.com are throwin a meet for any 1 who wants to come thru . check the link for more info .
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=731149
http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=731149
#3044
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Thanks for the info, but seeing how hard the place is to contact, and no one has anwered the phone or returned my messages, I'm looking for any suggestions on other reputable shops in the LI area.
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Hey wuts up guys, anybody going to the westburry meet tonight? The guys from function 7 r coming out , it'd be awesome if the 8s from queens showed up too.
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Saw a silver rx8 on main street in port jeff around 130pm yesterday, i was in the black a4 and car looked sick; low and i think might have had the mazdaspeed front bumper.