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I believe that mechanics are the ones who know how to replace disc brake pads. It just seem the logical choice and the first one you should make due the subject.
A disc brake is type of brake there a rotating disc (AKA rotor) is pinched between two brake pads mounted in a caliper to make the wheel stop turning. There are two ways to make the brake pads pinch the rotor; hydraulic and mechanic/cable operated. With mechanical/cable operated brakes the cable basically turns a screw which pushes one brake pad towards the other, pinching the rotor and slowing the bike down.
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I am changing rear disc brake pads on a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu lt can I get step by step instructions to make it easier for me.
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There are no direct-fit disc brakes that you can pull off of an old car and put on your Ford Galaxie. Some companies make disc brake conversion kits for the front brakes but they are costly, starting at around $1,000.
Brake Pad is for a disc brake (which are the shinny discs you can see through you wheels assuming you don't have hub caps or wheel dust covers). Brake shoe is for a Drum Brake which looks simialr to a minature oil drum.
The brackets that hold the brake pads in place are worn and are allowing the pads to rattle.
Depending on the vehicle you want to upgrade to disc brakes, there are kits available to change over from drum to disc for many popular vintage automobiles however, if yours is not on the list you would have to fabricate a disc brake system. This should be done by a qualified mechanic for your safety. Give us more info such as year, make and model of the vehicle you wish to convert and maybe we can help you with more info.
What you do is, you remove the tyre by removing the wheel nuts, then you remove the brake caliper by removing the 2 bolts holding it in place, and the brake disc after that. Depending on the type of bearing it uses, you may need a flat head screw driver to take the old bearing off. When you put the new bearing on, make sure it's properly greased before you put it back on. Then you put the disc back on, caliper and tyre. Make sure the disc is on the steering rack properly
The friction between the brake pad and rotor produces heat. That heat will make the lugnuts hot.The friction between the brake pad and rotor produces heat. That heat will make the lugnuts hot.