BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT...., Any suggestion of tools needed...steps? Options

[chacha]

Are there any write up upon how to change the brake pads and if needed any special tools to pop out the pads or loosen or tighten the calipers...do i need to bleed the brake lines? brake fluid? BASically i need help with the guideline to change my brakes...i don't want to waste a lot of money for paying the shop to do the work for me...installing EBC brake pads...aftermarkets...any tip is appreciated thanks in advance...

[chacha]

i have been thinking a lot lately about getting new rotors too and i came up upon this....big brake...brand is KSPort which i have never heard of before....anyone has these or experiences with these?





Ksport Procomp Big Brake Kit
Toyota Celica (AT100/ST202) 94-99/Part# KSP-BKTY150-8331S-O / MSRP $2,650.00
Ksport big brake kits provide the ultimate in stopping power for your vehicle. Integrating new brake technology into the design of the kits allows for a kit that highly reduces brake fade and continually cools and refreshes the brake pads surface under braking. These brake systems are designed for easy installation with minimal tools required (in most applications).
The Ksport big brake kit includes:
# 8-Piston Aluminum calipers
# High quality brake pads
# D.O.T. Compliant Stainless steel brake lines
# Machined aluminum hats
# Carbon steel brackets
# 330mm (13") large ventilated discs (17" wheels required)
# Ksport SC5 street brake pads (RC1 race pads available for additional cost)
Extreme Lightweight Caliper:
Our extreme lightweight caliper comes in differential bore configuration. It is machined from aircraft quality billet, weighs just over 5lbs. each, and has machined in protection grooves for the bridge tubes. Aluminum pistons, high temperature seals, and stainless steel brake pad wear plates are also standard on each caliper design. The opposed piston caliper design greatly improves pad wear and caliper rigidity over the OEM design. The stainless steel brake lines stop expansion under pressure.
High Performance Rotor:
Most applications utilize the 2-piece floating disc assembly which reduces weight both rotating and unsprung. The floating disc also stops thermal stresses of extreme heat from warping the disc or cupping the braking surface. The unique slot design on the rotor greatly reduces braking noise and expels gas and pad debris faster than conventional slot designs. Every rotor is always heat treated and balanced before shipment for the best possible performance.
Ksport SC5 Street Pads:
These NAOC ceramic pads are designed to give you the optimal braking performance under street and occasional track conditions. Optimal operating temperatures are between 194°F - 1022°F for fast warm up under normal driving conditions. These pads reduce the amount of brake dust by 50% or more when compared to our race pads. The SC5 pads also greatly reduce the amount of noise and wear on the rotor over the race pads. The average coefficient of friction on this pad is between .46 and .53.
Ksport RC1 Race Pads:

These carbon metallic race pads are designed to give you the best stopping power possible under extreme track conditions. Optimal operation temperatures are between 480°F - 1472°F so it is not recommended for street use due to high temperature needed for optimal performance. Designed for the racer in mind to reduce brake fade under extreme conditions. The average coefficient on this pad is .5.

This post has been edited by chacha: Jul 19, 2007 - 3:21 AM