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What tools are required to change front brake pads on a 1999 Infiniti QX4?
lots, replace pads and shims, clean and pack wheel bearings with grease and replace grease seals, resurface/replace rotors
Tips on changing front brake pads on your 1998 infiniti QX4?
use new pads and shims, repack wheel bearings and replace grease seals, set factory bearing tension, and resurface/replace rotors.
What are the causes of brakes locking up on 91 Chevy 4x4 half ton?
Axel seals leaking grease on the brake shoes. Wheel cylinders leaking brake fluid. To much brake dust in the drums.
Why are your struts leaking grease?
damaged grease seals; also overheating and thus melting grease, allowing it to leak past worn seals
1997 QX4 breaking problems?
make sure when you replace the pads, you repack the wheel bearings, replace the grease seals, set proper tension on the bearings, and resurface or replace the rotors
Why is dialectric grease used on brake slide pins?
Many kinds of grease can be used for brake slide pins. They have to be heat and moisture resistant.
What do you buy when you need new brakes for your car?
I would jack up the vehicle and support it with 4 good jack stands, remove all 4 wheels and disassemble all the brakes inspecting the pads/shoes, rotors/drums, calipers/wheel cylinders, all hold down hardware, brake hoses, brake lines, master cylinder, e-brake cables, e-brake shoes and grease seals, then make a list of the parts that are to be replaced. Without doing this you won't know what you need and don't need to buy.
What would make a 1985 G20 34 ton's driver side brake rotor get so hot it blows the grease out?
if the bearings in the front are a one piece hub than the seals have blown.
What does master cylinder do?
As you press the brake pedal it pushes a rod inside the master cylinder that has seals on it which in turn forces brake fluid through the lines dowm to the wheels. This pushes out pistons in the calipers & wheel cylinders which have friction material attached to them (brake pads & brake shoes) against metal surfaces (rotors & drums) and slows the vehicle down. This is a very simpified explaination.
Why did pioneers use axle grease?
axel grease is very sticky and adheres to where you apply it. Keeps out water and seals out dirt.
What should wheel bearings seals be checked for?
leaking grease or cracks Looseness
What should wheel-bearing seals be checked for?
leaking grease or cracks Looseness
