drivinfast

pins on top of caliper that hold the pads in place.
I did a search, but am not finding the tool used to push these pins out with to swap the pads

davidfarmer

I've not used those, but Stoptechs are actually long bolts that thread in. I'd make sure there isn't a bolt head hidden down inside, and if not, contact AP or the seller. If you have to press them out, that sounds like a pain in a rush (almost C6Z06 bad)

DarkMastyr

Brembo uses the same system. You just tap them out.

mousecatcher

it's called a punch. probably 1/8"

Don Keefhardt

Get yourself a set of drifts / pin punches....you'll use them all the time.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=93460

96CollectorSport

The CTS-V Brembo's us the same system and I just use a punch, then tap them back into place when finished. I actually like them better than the StopTech / Wilwood calipers with bolts.

mousecatcher

I wouldn't know about Wilwood, but they are bolts on the StopTech's because they are 2 piece calipers and they bolt in the bridge plate for extra rigidity.

Either system is just as easy to maintain, IMHO.

If rigidity increases brake feel then the price/performance for the stoptechs is perhaps unbeatable.

drivinfast

Thanks everyone. ill get a set i go to harbor freight about once a month. i called AP wants $8 for the tool, so with shipping ill just get a complete set.