Brake Pads and Rotors

Once you remove the pads & caliber the rotor is easy to remove. After you have the caliper off there may be 1 or 2 screws...

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Push the bolt completely out of the caliper and clean it well, then put some special lube the have in a little tear open pack and...

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Get yourself a repair manual at most auto parts stores. Around $12. There you will find all the information you need to...

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Dissasemble the hub the pull off the rotor with the lugs then use a hamer to punch out the lugs out of the rotor

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Its pretty simple. Make sure you get the proper new rotors with either 12mm or 14mm holes in the rotors as the Expedition changed...

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I have 2000 Galant and the process is the same way with your 2001. Remove the tire. Using a power wrench remove the two srews...

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you need to use a rear brake caliper piston turning tool... you can't use the push method... the piston have to be turned as they...

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The calipers are binding and not free floating. Lube all bolts and mounting points when assembling them

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see the answer for removing rotors. stop before removing the caliper carrier. very simple.

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Supplies Required You will need the following tools: · Box-end wrench suitable for your car’s bleeder screws. An offset head...

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Get yourself a repair manual at most auto parts stores. Around $12. There you will find all the information you need to...

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flat screwdriver,a malot, and a piston compression tool or a c- clamp what you have for availability. Four wheel drive hubs...

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Some rotors can be resurfaced and it is cheaper. Most brake shops prefer you buy rotors because there is a money factor and time...

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Answer1.Take off old one.2.Bring to parts store and buy the same one3.Put new cylinder onto table vice4.Connect a small hose to...

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once the wheel is off you may see 2 screws those have to be removed before you get the rotor off, i suggest buying a impact screw...

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AnswerIf its the nut that's giving trouble, a cetiline torch, heating it red, and jumpin' the mother out of the Heafty wratchet...

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I have a 2003 venture van. The answer below pertains to it. I hope this will help with your 1998. Changing the brake pads and...

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AnswerThey are pretty easy. I just did my friends front rotors and pads on an 01' Acura TL's. Pull all wheels off. Take pads off...

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Try looking above the kick plate where the pedals are. It should be located and attached to the stearing column.

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AnswerI have a 2001 Frontier and suspect they are similar. Jack up the front side you will work on 1st. Recommend placing a jack...

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AnswerFirst as I'm sure you know....put the truck on jackstands and remove the wheel. Depending on the year....you have either...

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If I heard any "grinding" whatsoever, I'd check everything to be sure nothing fell off/broke etc.

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take the other 1 out.

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Typical rear brake shoe setups are removed by uncliping retaining springs and washers, and then the shoes are easily removed from...

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The short shoe goes on the front

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AnswerSqueze the caliper piston in with a pry bar or c- clamp and reomve the 3/8 Allen bolts, asembly is easy also

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I would suggest you invest in a repair manual. It cost around $12 at most auto parts stores, and will contain the info you need...

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buy the HAYNES repair manual...it covers brake pad changes completely

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If you can see the brake caliper and rotor, then it has disc brakes. If all you see is a large drum then it has shoes. If...

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changing the rotors is hard i had to cut them off with a sawzall and cut rotor at 12,3,6,9 oclock and used a2 lb hammer some...

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AnswerRon, once you have the new brake shoes installed, you have to back off the star wheel adjuster, usually located at the...

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Get a shop manual for about $18 and it has pictures and everything.

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Purchase a repair manual at any auto parts store.

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Yea it is very easy and pretty quick!! Answer I just replaced the brake shoes, wheel cylinders and resurface the drums on my 97...

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Yes these cars do have sbc (electronic brakes) but you do not need to de-activate the system before you replace the brake pads. ...

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Knock pins out holding the caliper in place. Pull caliper off of rotor. Remove old pads from inside of caliper. Sometimes, the...

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Unbolt them from the floor. First remove the plastic covers (they pop off) then remove the four bolts holding the seat down....

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Remove front wheels, remove the two 14mm bolts securing the caliper to the mount. Lift the caliper off and hang from wire or zip...

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I also have a 2000 maxima and I just put new rotors and pads on it. I found a really helpful tool at Checkers for around $9.00....

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the front of the truck should be supported on a flat, solid, level surface. Jack-stands should be used. remove front tires. ...

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Obtain a Haynes or Chilton manual for the make, model, and year of your car. The answer will probably be in there. Assuming...

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remove wheel.on the calipers you will see a pin about the thickness it a paper clip, you need to remove this, it is easiest with...

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Can be several things: rust on the pistons preventing them from retracting rust on sliding pins locking the halves of the...

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The only way to determen that is to inspect the brake pads themselves. Do you hear a shricking noise when the brake pedal is...

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You can buy a chilton manual that gives step by step instructions with pictures from most any autoparts store or you can buy it...

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I just replaced the rear brake cylinders on my 79 3/4 Chevy van. Get a couple cans of brake cleaner. Block the front tires. put...

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http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/19/ac/f0/0900823d8019acf0.jsp If you are...

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Removal Remove the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. On 4x4 vehicles, remove the brake disc. On 4x2 vehicles, remove the...

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if you need to ask just take it to midas

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Remove Wheels Make sure Emergency brakeis released Remove caliper mounting bolts Remove caliper Remove Rotor Re-install...

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lots, replace pads and shims, clean and pack wheel bearings with grease and replace grease seals, resurface/replace rotors

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Purchase a repair manual at any auto parts store that is specific to your ride. Around $12, and will contain all the info you...

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on what

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the pistons on the rear brake calipers SCREW in to the caliper. there are notches on the inner edge of the piston face. engage...

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in the process of changing your breaks, you might have bent the splash guard a little bit so that might be rubbing on the rotor....

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let me guess, your fiances car was either a suzuki, kia, or a Hyundai right? those vehicle's rear brake system are a bit...

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It is pretty easy. The front pads have a special clip that has to be clipped on the caliper. The rest is just as easy as...

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Replace the master cylinder and flush the entire system and replace with new brake fluid from a sealed container.

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if they are like the 97, you will need to hit them repeadedly with a rubber hammer because they are siezed to the axel.

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I have a 1993 Chevy Suburban K2500 4 wheel drive, 8600 GVW with the 454 engine. I have the Haynes manual that did not show...

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Check this site, even has nice pictures :) http://www.automedia.com/Replacing/Rotors/ccr20020701rr/1

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They are really simple and easy for anyone who has done pads on any car before. If you have never done pads before, do yourself a...

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Because they are. I have a 2000 Voyager, which did well for about 44,000 miles. Then I had to have the rotors and front brakes...

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slipping clutch? get a new one

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I was a Mercedes mechanic. I changed the rotors by removing the wheels and then removing the big bolts holding the calipers,...

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There are 2 possible types of rotors available for this model. They are about $30 and $50, to resurface the rotor, it would cost...

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To properly complete this task, get a Haynes or Chilton repair manual. Either will have a step-by-step tutorial on the process....

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to take off the rear drum there is a 1"1/8 inch bolt on the rear end. undo and straight towards you. if u pull side to side you...

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Changing the brake pads on the grand am gt requires the removal of the wheel. Once the wheel is removed, you will need to use a...

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AnswerYou will need a tool to wind back the caliper piston or a steering wheel puller will do the job.All the standard stuff choc...

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Buy a Haynes manual at Autozone Josh C.

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Removing Front & Rear Rotors Well Guys... I remove my Front & Rear Rotors out of my 1998 Ford Expedition XLT. I...

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my 2003 cavalier uses a 3/8 hex key. probably should be the same.

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The parts store has a tool that does a good job and it is about $15

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Before you get yourself into trouble- The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You need to go to a car...

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Answerok here whats you should do: put the car on the jack on one side and start by removing the tire. (Note: you losen the nuts...

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The rear brakes on your suburban are the most common of all G.M brakes. You should be able to find a diagram in any Chiltons...

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this is a special design guide (not a regular bolt)

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1. Jack up the front of the car and support it with stands. Don't trust a jack!2. Take off the front wheels.3. There is a large...

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Try this website: diynet.com

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Remove the wheels then the calipers. Replace the pads and press the pistons back into the calipers with a "C" clamp. Be sure to...

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Front brakes are relatively easy to change I just did my 1998 Neon this past Sunday. I don't know if this is according to the...

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I just acquired a 98 neon with the rear brakes locked up. Come to find out, they were just worn metal to metal. The easiest way...

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IF YOU HAVE TO ASK THAT QUESTION, YOU SHOULD NOT BE DOING THE JOB IN THE FIRST PLACE. NOT TO BE RUDE, BUT.......REGULAR PEOPLE...

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I have never heard the word desolation used in automobile brake terminology.

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Certainly not.2nd answer: If metal-to-metal grinding has been heard prior to the brake shoe change, slap your calipers on those...

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You need to open bleeder and compress the piston back with a large channelock pliers/ C-clamp and use some force. Probably some...

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Front or rear? Drums rear?

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1. Wrenches 2. Jack 3. Jack stands 4. Brake spring pliers 5. Brake retainer tool 6. Screwdriver or pry bar 7. Pliers...

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Remove the brake calipers and lightly tap the rotor with a rubber hammer. They should free up easily.

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If your not used to working with antilock/traction control vehicles, you may want to leave this job to a professional. There are...

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Try this it works for the 95 and some 96's Step 1) is to hit the lock button on the drivers door switch.(make sure door and...

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AnswerIt takes a T55 Torx bit on the front calipers.

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AnswerI did the brakes on my friend's 98 Maxima tonight. It took approx 20 minutes. Very simple to do. 1. Jack the car up and...

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Chock the wheels. Loosen lug nuts slightly on wheel being changed. Jack up one side of car. Place on jack stand. Remove road...

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An excellent manuael for installing the brake shoes is the Haynes repair manuel for the 1984-1993 Ford Tempo/Topaz. They show a...

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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a...

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how do you change the rotor in 2000nisan xterra

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The question you ask is too involved for a proper answer. You may want to go to a car parts store, and get a repair manual...

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