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When the pads are under 4 milimeters in thickness.
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How often should brakes be replaced?
that depends on how often you drive. best way to determine if brakes need changing, is to look at brake fluid resevoir. if level is low, your linings are worn and either need replacing or renewing
Do you need to bleed the brakes on a Mitsubishi Carisma when changing the pads?
No.
Do i have to bleed the front brakes when changing the pads?
No you dont need to bleed the brakes if you are just changing the pads, there are more ansers to car maintenance questions at ; www.carbasics.co.uk
Do you need to put new brake fluid in after changing the front brakes?
No
Do you need to adjust rear drum brakes after changing front brakes?
No you don't, the front and rear brakes are independent of one another. -Sean Ford Mechanic Riverside,CA
Do you need to disengage emergency brake when changing rear disk brakes on a Saturn SL?
Yes, you do.
When do you pump brakes after changing pads?
Bleed brakes after changing pads to extract any air bobbles.
When changing back brakes do front ones need to be done also?
yes that is if they look old and rusty to
Do you need to bleed brakes after changing pads on a 2005 Chrysler crossfire?
Only if pressure is not firming up.
Do you need to bleed brakes when changing ABS brakes?
YOU ONLY BLEED BRAKES WHEN YOU DISCONECT ANY BRAKE LINES OR HOSES OR IF YOU CHANGING YOUR ENTIRE FLUID. IF YOU JUST CHANGE PADS AND OR SHOES YOU DO NOT NEED TO BLEED IT. JUST MAKE SURE THAT WHEN YOU PUSH THE PISTON BACK ON YOUR CALIPERS, THE RESERVOIR CAP MUST BE OFF TO AVOID DAMAGING ANY COMPONENTS.
Can you replace pad brakes with disc brakes?
pad brakes are disc brakes, it's known as changing brake pads for disc setup and changing brake shoes with drum brake setup.
How long and how often do the front brakes need to be replace and rotors resurfaced?
They need replaced when they wear out.
