Summary of Contents for StopTech ST-40 Caliper
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Corvette C5 1997 - 2004 355mm Front Big Brake Upgrade ST-40 Caliper 98-180-1470 Rev. C 03-02-06... - Page 2 TION TION OMPONENT IDENTIFICA OMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TION TION 355mm AeroRotor and Hat Assembly ST-40 Caliper Stainless Braided Brake Line and Hardware Caliper Bracket High-Performance Street Pads B B B B B ig B ig B ig Brake K ig B...
- Page 3 Avoid over-spraying, and rinse cleaning solutions off as quickly as possible. StopTech is not liable for damage to calipers, hats or bracket finishes, due to corrosive chemical exposure.
- Page 4 Modern produc- tion methods ensure that the rotor run-out is within +/- 0.002” when installed on a StopTech alumi- num hat, and it controls thickness variation to within 0.0003”. Under the most extreme conditions, any rotor may warp, but uneven pad deposition is a more typical cause of vibration.
- Page 5 Wheel Fitment Wheel Fitment Wheel Fitment Wheel Fitment Do not assume that your wheels will fit. An outline drawing of your StopTech Big Brake kit is .stoptech.com .stoptech.com available in the ‘Technical Information’ section of our website at www www.stoptech.com .stoptech.com...
- Page 6 Plastic or non-marring mallet 1 pair of jack stands or other means of supporting vehicle DOT 3 or 4 Brake Fluid (Check manufacturer’s recommendation for compatibility. StopTech rec- ommends flushing brake fluid every one-to-two years, or more often under severe usage conditions.
- Page 7 This will make access to the caliper bolts easier. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 8 Remove the hard line fitting, and quickly place one of the rubber caps over the end of the hard line, to control fluid loss during the installation. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
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- Page 10 Tighten the caliper bracket bolts, using a 21mm wrench or socket, then torque the bolts to 125 lb-ft lb-ft lb-ft. lb-ft lb-ft 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 11 (see pages 13 and 14 for more-detailed images). and 14 for more-detailed images). and 14 for more-detailed images). and 14 for more-detailed images). and 14 for more-detailed images). 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 12 3.5 - 4.8mm (1/8 - 3/16) between the inner face of the rotor and the outer diameter of the lower ball joint. 3.5 - 4.8mm at full droop 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 13 Outboard Side Outboard Side D D D D D riv river er er er er’ ’ ’ ’ ’ s Right s Right s Right s Right s Right 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
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- Page 15 The ST-40 original equipment caliper uses a common Porsche-style pad. The Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) number for the pad backing plate is D372. For further pad interchange information, please see the FAQ section of the StopTech website at: www.stoptech.com 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 16 (the handle of a tool works well for this). With use, the bridge and bolts will become easier to remove and in- sert. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 17 Apply a light film of anti-seize compound onto the bridge bolt shafts and threads. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 18 Tap the bridge, not the bolts! ap the bridge, not the bolts! ap the bridge, not the bolts! ap the bridge, not the bolts! ap the bridge, not the bolts! 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 19 Use an 11/16” wrench to hold the stainless line fitting, while using a 13mm flare wrench to tighten the hard line fitting. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 20 Adjust the line, if necessary, by re-clocking the banjo bolt on the caliper, or by reorienting the inboard line fitting. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
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- Page 22 Carefully test-drive the vehicle in a safe area, at low speed, to ensure that all components are working correctly. Then follow the pad and rotor bed-in procedure on the following pages. 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 23 TER befor e installation. StopTech coats non-plated AeroRotors with a water-soluble, environmentally friendly rust inhibitor that MUST be cleaned off before use. A non-plated rotor looks like bare metal, while plated rotors are bright silver in color, and do not need to be washed. Even though you may not see a change in the rotor color, if the rotor is not rusty, the rust inhibitor is there.
- Page 24 TION. TION. If you have any questions about rotor and pad bed-in, any aspect of your StopTech brake kit, or brakes in general, please contact the StopTech Customer Service Department at (310) 325-4799 - extension 105, or e-mail us at support@stoptech.com 3541 Unit A, Lomita Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 325-4799 www.stoptech.com...
- Page 25 We proudly support our fine products. For any assistance or questions, please contact our Customer Service Department (310) 325-4799 - extension 105 or e-mail us at support@stoptech.com support@stoptech.com support@stoptech.com support@stoptech.com support@stoptech.com...
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