How do you replace the brakes on a 2004 suzuki XL7?

Answer 1

get your rotors turned. or it may be cheaper to buy new ones. undo the caliper to steering knuckle bolts and caliper sliding pins. remove old pads, use brake lube on pad to caliper contacting surfaces. caliper to knuckle bolts need to be around 130 ft/lbs, pins need to be around 40 i believe. as for the rears replace wheel cylinders if they are weeping as it will contaminate new brakes. check drums for out of round/taper, remove hold-down springs (the ones that hold the shoes to the backing plate so that you remember where your springs go, if your springs are worn buy a combi-kit that will contain all new springs. make sure you wash the new drums and rotors thoroughly before installing as they come coated in an anti-corrosive chemical for transporting. after you get your brakes installed tighten the drums in the back via the hole in your backing plate with a screw driver, you want to turn the star-wheel until you have slight friction when hand turning the tires.