Not unless they are under the minimum thickness spec.
Brake pads are the pads that sit on top of the rotor that when the brake pedal is pressed the brake pads squeeze the rotor and the car stops. Signs that they need replacing are if you hear squeaking when pressing the brake pedal.
You will need to remove the tire and wheel of your 1998 Oldsmobile. Remove the brake pad assembly. Tap on the brake rotor with a hammer or mallet. Slide the brake rotor off. Reverse the process to install the new rotor and pads.
Why do brake pads squeak after replacing pads?
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the brake pad hardware. Remove the brake pads. Remove the rotor. Reverse the process to install the new brake pads and rotors.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the brake pads and hardware. The rotor will slide off. Reverse the process to install the new pads and rotor.
First remove the tire and brakes, the hub just slides over the lug bolts that hold the rim on, so take it off and replace it. Always put new brake pads when replacing a rotor.
Yes you can replace your brake pads but it would be cheaper if you wait until you need a new rotor. I recommended waiting because its way better than replacing it before you need a new rotor.
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the brake pads and break hardware. The rotor will slide off. You may need to tap the rotor with a hammer.
Remove wheels Re-install 2 lug nuts to hold rotor in place Remove caliper mounting bolts Slide caliper off rotor Use a "C" clamp to fully retract piston into caliper body Install new inner and outer pads Re-install caliper PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE
Remove the tire and wheel. Remove the brake pads and break hardware. The brake rotor will slide off. You may need to tap the rotor with a hammer.
You have to remove the brake caliper before you can remove the brake pads. I recommend you use a piece of wire and tie the caliper up to the spring to hold it. Now that the rotor is out of the way, you can remove them by sliding them out.
When replacing brake pads a diagram may be needed. Diagrams to remove brake pads can be found in Chevy forums and in the specified auto books found in auto stores.