It requires a socket that basically has a large Alan wrench tip on it.
You will need a special tool to compress the rear brake piston, other than that, regular tools that any car handyman has.
Brake calipers are what house the brake pads and fit over the rotor. If you are working on the brakes, usually the calipers need to be taken off in order to work.
You actually need a special tool. We went to Auto Zone and they can rent the tools to you.
To change the brake pads on a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice, you will need some tools. You're going to need a c-clamp, a hex key or Allen wrench to remove the calipers, and a wrench to bleed the lines.
if you have never DONT do it yourself let a prof mech do it and yes you need special tools
No need to rotate the front caliper pistons as you compress the front calipers. That process is only for the rear calipers because of the parking brake mechanism.
A jack, and x-wrench, and that's about it. pull off the brake drum housing, and remove the old brake pads careful not to brake the aluminum calipers. then, do everything backwards.
no but to depress calipers because of parking brake setup screw piston cup in. c clamp will only break the calipers
No. If your calipers are leaking, they need to be replaced. Calipers leak because they're worn out, or because you didn't change the fluid and it corroded the inside of the piston bore.
If your calipers are leaking they need to be rebuilt or replaced. If the vehicle pulls to one side or the other when braking it could also indicate a problem with one of the calipers.
On the Bravada as with any vehicle the brakes can be replaced with standard tools with few exceptions. When you purchase your new brake parts the guy at the counter will know if you need any special tools and most parts houses will loan or rent you the special tool you need.
You can purchase a disc brake tool for compressing the calipers at any auto parts dealer for about $8.00. You will also need to have the brake fluid filler cap off. You can purchase a disc brake tool for compressing the calipers at any auto parts dealer for about $8.00. You will also need to have the brake fluid filler cap off.