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C C COMPONENT IDENTIFICA OMPONENT IDENTIFICA OMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TION TION C COMPONENT IDENTIFICA OMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TION 355mm AeroRotor and Hat Assemblies High Performance Street Pads Caliper Brackets ST-40 Calipers Stainless Braided Lines and Hardware This is a representative photograph. The actual com- ponents in your kit may appear slightly different.
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APPLICA APPLICA APPLICATION DISCL TION DISCL TION DISCLAMER AMER AMER APPLICA APPLICATION DISCL TION DISCLAMER AMER Caliper Clearance Most 18” wheels will clear the outer diameter of the caliper on a 355mm kit. However, the more critical clearance is the gap between the spokes of the wheel and the face of the caliper. Do not assume a 19, 20 or even 24 inch wheel will clear the face of the caliper. The actual metal-to-metal The actual metal-to-metal The actual metal-to-metal The actual metal-t
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I I Impor mpor mportant N tant N tant Notices otices otices I Impor mportant N tant Notices otices Wheel Fitment: Wheel Fitment: Wheel Fitment: Wheel Fitment: Wheel Fitment: Do not assume your wheels will fit. An outline drawing of your StopTech Big Brake kit is available on our website at http://www.stoptech.com. Measure the distance from the outer face of your stock caliper to the inner face of your wheel spokes, or make a template according to the instructions on the website and deter- mine
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- DOT 3 or 4 Brake Fluid. Check manufactures’ recommendation for compatibility. StopTech recommends flushing brake fluid every 1-2 years, or more often under severe usage conditions. If not done recently, the installation of a brake kit is an excellent opportunity to refresh your brake fluid or upgrade to a higher performance fluid such as Motul 600. Additional items you may need include: - Adhesive backed lead wheel weights This kit contains the following: This kit contains the following: Thi
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Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Step 3 Remove Stock Caliper & Rotor Remove Stock Caliper & Rotor Remove Stock Caliper & Rotor Remove Stock Caliper & Rotor Remove Stock Caliper & Rotor Note: It is helpful to turn the steering away from the side you are working on so the wrench handle clears the rear of the wheel well. The Z8 has a pad wear sensor on the left front and right rear corners. These sensors can be The Z8 has a pad wear sensor on the left front and right rear corners. These sensors can b
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Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Remove Slash Guard/Dust Shield Use a 10mm wrench or socket to remove the four bolts holding the dust shield. Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Install Caliper Bracket Install Caliper Bracket Install Caliper Bracket Install Caliper Bracket Install Caliper Bracket The brackets are marked “L” & “R” for Left and Right sides of the vehicle as viewed from the rear of the vehicle looking forward. It may be necessary to slightly clearance the mounting lug on the knuc
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Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Step 5 Install Caliper Bracket (continued) Install Caliper Bracket (continued) Install Caliper Bracket (continued) Install Caliper Bracket (continued) Install Caliper Bracket (continued) File this area If the caliper bracket does not sit flat and the bolts do not line up, it may be necessary to file the outer edge of the mounting lugs as shown above. The image to the right shows the lower lug noting where to file. After proper fit of the bracket has been confirmed, i
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Step 6 Step 6 (continued) (continued) Step 6 Step 6 Step 6 (continued) (continued) (continued) Install hat and rotor assembly and hold in place with the stock retaining fastener. Be sure rotor is seated squarely on hub face. If necessary, clean the face of the hub with a wire brush or similar means. B B B B Be sur e sur e sur e sur e sure the r e the r e the r e the r e the rotor assemblies ar otor assemblies ar otor assemblies ar otor assemblies ar otor assemblies are on the corr e on the corr
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Caliper Component Identification Bolt-in Bridge Pad Retaining Clip Cross Over Tube Bleed Screw Bridge Bolts Use a light film of Anti-Sieze on Bridge Bolt shaft and threads The ST-40 caliper uses a Porsche style pad. The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) number for the pad backing plate is D372 Please see the FAQ section of our website for further pad 15 interchange information. www.stoptech.com
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Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 Step 7 Install Caliper and Pads Install Caliper and Pads Install Caliper and Pads Install Caliper and Pads Install Caliper and Pads - Determine the left and right side calipers. The calipers are marked on each box. As a check, the bleed screws always go to the top of the caliper. Remove the 2 bolts holding the caliper bridge using a 5mm Allen wrench. Remove the caliper bridge taking note of the direction it is installed in and the correct location of the pad retain
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Step 7 (Continued) Step 7 (Continued) Step 7 (Continued) Step 7 (Continued) Step 7 (Continued) Note- Images on this and the following page may not be of the vehicle noted Note- Images on this and the following page may not be of the vehicle noted Note- Images on this and the following page may not be of the vehicle noted Note- Images on this and the following page may not be of the vehicle noted Note- Images on this and the following page may not be of the vehicle noted however they are a proper
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Step 7 (continued) Step 7 (continued) Step 7 (continued) Step 7 (continued) Step 7 (continued) Install the bridge by sliding it into position and rocking it until one of the bolt holes lines up. Be sure the bridge is slid straight and parallel into the caliper body opening. Note: The bridge is directional and the Note: The bridge is directional and the Note: The bridge is directional and the Note: The bridge is directional and the Note: The bridge is directional and the “ “air-scoop air-scoop” d
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Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Step 8 Install the banjo bolt into the caliper with a copper crush washer on each side of the Banjo fitting. Route the line vertically, approximately parallel with the caliper body. Copper Crush Washers Banjo Bolt appr appro oximately 14 lb-ft ximately 14 lb-ft Torque to appr appr appro o oximately 14 lb-ft ximately 14 lb-ft ximately 14 lb-ft using a 14mm wrench. The Banjo bolt only needs to be tightened enough to seal the crush washe
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! " Bleed Brakes Bleed Brakes Bleed Brakes Bleed Brakes Bleed Brakes Complete installation on both sides of the vehicle before bleeding the system.
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Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Step 10 Re-install wheels Re-install wheels Re-install wheels Re-install wheels Re-install wheels Check wheel to caliper clearance before installing wheels! Check wheel to caliper clearance before installing wheels! Check wheel to caliper clearance before installing wheels! Check wheel to caliper clearance before installing wheels! Check wheel to caliper clearance before installing wheels! Note: Some wheels are balanced on the inside with adhesive backed lead. If
