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Remove wheels
Re-install 2 lug nuts to hold rotor in place
Remove caliper mounting bolts
Slide caliper off rotor
Need a special tool (not expensive available at Sear or auto parts) to retract piston fully into caliper body (piston is threaded)
Replace inner and outer pads
Re-install caliper
PUMP BRAKE PEDAL TO SET PADS AGAINST ROTOR PRIOR TO MOVING VEHICLE
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How do you change car brakes?
This will greatly depend on what kind of brakes you have and which parts you are trying to replace. Do you have disc or drum brakes? If you have disc brakes, do you want to replace the calipers, pads, or rotors? If you have drum brakes, do you want to replace the drum, or the shoes?
How do you set rear disc breaks on 1995 Pontiac trans am?
Disc brakes do not require adjustment like drum brakes. They are self adjusting by design.
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 do you adjust the rear brakes on a 2001 crown Victoria?
There is no adjustment on disc brakes. Replace them.
Change the front disc brakes on a Kia Rio?
To change the front disc brakes on a Kia Rio, simply remove the assembly held by two bolts. Push the piston back and replace the disc brakes with new.
What model or make of car you can get disc brakes off of to replace front drum brakes on a 1969 dodge coronet?
68, 69, 70, coronets, or chargers disc brakes will fit.
How do you replace the rear brakes on a 1997 Jeep Wrangler?
First, determine if they are disc or drum. If drum, remove the drum and replace the shoes. If they are disc, remove the caliper (and disc if necessary) replace the shoes and reassemble.
How do you fix a sticking piston on disc brakes?
The best thing you can do is replace the caliper.
How do you replace 1988 Chrysler LeBaron brakes?
Front or rear.. disc or drum type..??????????
Does a 1989 Plymouth acclaim have front and rear disc brakes?
look at it and see.it will be obvious.,most have disc front and drum rear...if not all of them,,,
What causes rear brakes to lock up?
Wheel cylinder (drum brakes) or caliber (disc brakes) sticking. If you find this to be the case you need to replace both sides and replace your brake fluid which is contaminated with moisture.
Disc Brakes?
form_title= Disc Brakes form_header= Repair or install disc brakes. Do you need new brake pads?*= () Yes () No What is your budget for disc brakes?*= _ [50] When were your brakes last checked?*= _ [50]
