First your gonna want to raise the car up and secure them on suitable jack stand..... OR you can just put your car on the lift. I know everyone has a lift. :p
Tools needed
Impact Wrench/Breaker Bar
21mm socket
Torque Wrench
Small Punch
Hammer
Large Pliers 22 Comments
I recently did this swap, and learned a lot in the process. You all know how I like to consolidate things and get all the right info in one place, and that's what I want to do here. This is not intended to be a step-by-step write-up on how to do it; instead it is a place where all the common... 34 Comments
Please remove from garage and add to knowledge base. thanks
Brake Install Srt Brembo
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT I FOUND. EASY AS PIE!
This thread outlines the steps required to install low-dust Centric Posi-Quiet brake pads in any SRT8 model with factory Brembo brakes. The parts...
GRABBING THE CORNERS
HOLD ON TIGHT! WE’VE BUILT THIS MODERN MUSCLE CAR TO HANDLE ANYTHING WE THROW AT IT!
BY MATT SPROUSE
Performance: a word that is practically extinct from Detroit’s current production models. With the exception of the Corvette and Viper super cars and the more... 4 Comments
I don't have any pics yet, but as soon as the next install comes in I will get them.
Tools Needed:
Strong 3/8" Ratchet and breaker bar
21mm short socket
18mm short socket
15 mm deep socket
13mm deep socket
1 1/4" socket and 1/2" ratchet for axle nut 49 Comments
Here's the procedure for swapping the brake pads on the 5.7L LX's. I believe the process is essentially the same for the V6's (Here's an excellent write-up JamminWagon did for the V6'ers). The Brembos are different, and I'll do a write-up on those soon. Also, I've added some photos and... 50 Comments
I know there are a bunch of post about DIY installs for the KW V2 and Hotchkis setups in the 300s. I wanted to share some of my knowledge with the members since I just installed mine. I think I may have found some easier solutions to the hardest parts of the install.
First off, if you are doing...
Serveral people have wondered how big or small the tires are that they are putting on their cars compared to stock.
Not alot of consideration is given to what detremental effects this could have on your gas mileage or your MPG readings. So here is a link to a web page that will give you the info... 4 Comments