# AMS R35 GTR Max-Slot (26) Rotors Installation! **URL:** \ **Category:** Vendor Marketplace\ **Created:** [September 20, 2009, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ams-r35-gtr-max-slot-26-rotors-installation/128156 "2009-09-20T10:40:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Vuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vuk/32/5726_2.png) [@Vuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vuk)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2009, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ams-r35-gtr-max-slot-26-rotors-installation/128156/1 "2009-09-20T10:40:50Z")
Recent install on a clients R35! Level of Difficulty - 5/10 Tools Required: 21 mm Socket (rims) 14 mm socket 13 mm socket 12 mm socket 10 mm allen socket 3/8 rachet flat head screwdriver impact gun torque wrench punch hammer anti-seize wire-wheel brake cleaner \*gloves recommended _The following will be a simplified version for those with a basic knowledge of mechanics. We recommend installation by a certified technician! Instructions are provided as a reference and all precautions should be noted as brakes are a critical safety component. Perform the bottom at your own peril!_ 1. Raise Vehicle 2. Remove Rims 3. loosen brake master cylinder cap and place rags around reservoir in the event fluid spills when de-pressing pistons in calipers (later step) 4. Time to remove **front** brake pad pins (2 pins per caliper) upper pin pictured: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8227.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8227.jpg) Tools needed: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8230.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8230.jpg) Carefully tap the pin. Not much force is needed to tap them out - Don’t want to damage the finish on the calipers! Also not orientation of the retaining tab! Pushing in on the retaining tab will aid in the removal of the pins. ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8232.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8232.jpg) Pins removed along with retaining tab! 5)Locking pins will need to be wire brushed! This can be done anytime prior to installation! before: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8250.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8250.jpg) after: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8248.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8248.jpg) 1. Pictured are the bolts that will need to be removed from the front calipers: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8253-1.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8253-1.jpg) yellow dot denotes bolt along with the appropriate socket for removal! ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8235.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8235.jpg) ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8251.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8251.jpg) larger retaining pins and tab removed (note retaining metal tab position): ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8252.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8252.jpg) **Pins will need to be cleaned prior to install!** What you will likely see (wear) on the OEM components: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8257.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8257.jpg) ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8255.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8255.jpg) 1. Once the caliper is carefully removed support the caliper with zip ties off to the side (plenty of suspension components/brackets can be used as a support). **Make certain the metal brake line is not bending or stretching!** 2. Remove OEM caliper 3. Clean hub and apply anti-seize : ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8241.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8241.jpg) 1. Install AMS Max-Slot (26) Rotor. Slot orientation is personal preference! 2. Mount caliper paying attention to torque specs: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8254-1.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8254-1.jpg) 1. Depress pistons carefully and insert one pad. The pistons will want to move and there are 3 per side so having a helper is useful. Repeat for the other side! ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8256.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8256.jpg) Large front retaining pin bolts are tightened to approx 18-26 ft/lb ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8252.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8252.jpg) Pay attention when inserting pins. These need to fit flush in the caliper! Red dot beside pins sitting flush in caliper: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8249-1.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8249-1.jpg) You can also see the metal tab affixed on the lower pin! 1. Pic of assembled unit: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8258.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8258.jpg) Rear Rotors are essentially the same with the exception of fewer retaining pins for pads and the rear E-Brake assembly. We skip the obvious repetative steps and continue when the rear OEM rotor is removed exposing the E-brake: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8239.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8239.jpg) Adjustment tab: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8240.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8240.jpg) 1. clean the e-brake assembly with brake cleaner 2. Clean hub and apply anti-seize 3. carefully install AMS Max-Slot (26) rotor. You may have to loosen the E-Brake adjuster adjustment. Install with the adjustment hole pointing towards the adjuster - you can see the adjustment hole at the top of the rotor: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8242.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8242.jpg) 1. Install caliper/pins/bolts as noted earlier. Pins should be cleaned as well! Large caliper torque specs are the same as the front (10mm allen) 2. Adjust e-brake with a flat head: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8243.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8243.jpg) Do not overtighten! the rotor you should be able to turn by hand. Overtightening will prematurely wear the E-Brake shoes! 1. Remove adjuster hole rubber plug from OEM rotor and install on AMS rotor: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8244.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8244.jpg) ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8245.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8245.jpg) 1. Assembled rear brake assembly: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8247.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8247.jpg) 1. Check brake fluid levels. Add or remove accordingly! 2. **PUMP** brakes a few times before driving to pressuring the calipers! 3. Follow bed-in instructions of brake pads AMS R35 GTR Max-Slot (26) units installed behind the rims: ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8260.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8260.jpg) ![http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8261.jpg](http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q300/amszstore/GTR%20Brakes/DSCF8261.jpg) Regards, Vuk@AMS