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Brake Pads and Rotors

The brake pads and rotors are important parts of a vehicle’s braking system. When an automobile brakes, the brake clamps on the rotor to slow the speed of the vehicle.

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How much does it cost to replace a windshield 99 dollar replacement 602-275-5066?

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  1. Could I get a windshield replaced in Marietta Georgia for my Mazza B 2300 pickup truck in the hundred dollar range

How to fix Seized rear vw brake caliper?

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If the caliper is sticking or leaking it is possible to buy a rebuild kit and replace all parts that are worn inside. If the caliper has a cracked or broken housing then the unit can not be repaired and must be replaced.

How do you change rear brakes on a 2000 Nissan Maxima?

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I also have a 2000 maxima and I just put new rotors and pads on it. I found a really helpful tool at Checkers for around $9.00. The tool has the tip made to fit in the grooves on the caliper piston. The tool fits on a regular ratchet and makes adjusting the piston a breeze compared to using the needle nose pliers I used before I got the tool. The adjustment tool is also designed for use on other vehicles as well, so it's well worth buying. Hope that helps.

I have a 2000 Maxima SE and encountered the same problem. I could not get the rear caliper piston to retract. I tried draining fluid, removing cap from master cylinder, no parking brake, etc. I have not tried the solution suggested, but I will tomorrow morning. The solution/suggestion was found on Nissan Forums Bulletin Board at http://www.nissanforums.com/archive/index.php/t-90044.html To make a long story short, this is a quote from that page:

"You need to turn them back in. Get a needle nose pliers put int the groves and turn them back. I least that is what I have to do on my 99 Max"

Like I said, I haven't tried it yet, but will give it a try. Hope this solves our problems!

UPDATE: This is taken from the Nissan Maxima Service Manual:

6. When installing new pads, push piston into cylinder body by gently turning piston clockwise, as shown. Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will return to reservoir when pushing back piston.

7. Adjust the piston to the right angle as shown in the figure.

In other words, adjust the piston until the concave portions of the face of the piston are at the 12, 3, 6 and 9:00 positions when looking at the caliper with the mounting bolts parallel to or level with the ground. The convex, raised portion of the face of the piston should be in an X position. I hope that makes sense. Now I know I'll definitely work on this in the morning. Good luck.

How do you change the front calipers on a 1996 Ford F-150?

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Haynes and Chilton both print repair manuals that provide step by step instructions for repair of all kinds of things. You can buy these at most auto parts stores i.e. NAPA/Autozone etc. Ford will also make repair manuals that the local dealers will have, and alot of times if you talk to the service department, they will let you look at them, and sometimes even make copies of the appropriate pages for you. Good Luck

How do you change the rear brake pads on a 1999 Oldsmobile intrigue 3.8?

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Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Tools Required: J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure:

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

2. Remove the rear wheel and tire.

3. Remove the brake drum.

4. Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator.

5. Remove the straight end of the adjuster spring from the brake shoe.

6. Use J 38400 to remove the universal spring from the brake shoes.

7. Remove the star adjuster.

8. Remove the park brake actuator lever and wave washer from the brake shoe.

9. Clean all of the drum brake system components with denatured alcohol or equivalent.

10. Inspect all of the drum brake system components.

Installation Procedure:

1. Install the park brake actuator lever and wave washer to the brake shoe.

2. Position the hooking center spring section of the universal spring under the tab on the anchor.

3. Install the brake shoe. Position the shoe onto the backing plate.

4. Position the brake shoes and install the universal spring using J 38400 .

5. Use the J 38400 in order to pull up the end of the universal spring, resting the spring on the web of the brake shoe.

6. Use the J 38400 in order to pull the end of the universal spring over until the spring snaps into the slot in the brake shoe.

7. Lube the threads of the star adjuster and Install the star adjuster assembly.

8. Install the straight end of the adjuster spring to the brake shoe.

9. Install the adjuster spring hook end to the tab on the adjuster actuator.

10. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.

11. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.

12. Install the rear wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

13. Lower the vehicle and drive it away.

How do you replace the rear brake rotors on a 1998 Corvette?

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It's very easy and any DYI guy can do it. All you need to do is jack up the car, remove the rear wheel, remove the caliper and brake pads, and remove the brake pad bracket. The bracket is held onto the vehicle by two bolts with a torx (star) shaped head. Now you can pull off the rotor and begin your assembly with your new parts. * Word of caution, you may need to hit your old rotor with a hammer to free it as rust may be holding it tightly to your car. If this is the case just work your hammer around the rotor and take your time - it'll pop off. When placing your new rotor onto your car I'd recommend a dap of antiseize for ease of future brake jobs.

How do you remove rear brake drums on a 2001 Isuzu npr?

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Behind the brake caliper plate are to holes. You will see a label that says loosen. Loosen the brake shoes from the drum by pressing in the adjustment wheel locking plate and then spinning the adjusted wheel away from the caliper plate. Only need to spin the adjustment wheel a couple of turns.

On the front side of the drum. Remove the two 14mm bolts that holds the drum on during manufacturing. There are two different holes, on the front of the drum, that have thread. I do not remember the size of the bolt, but the tread is the same size as the first two bolts that were first removed. Take those bolts to the hardware store and get two more like them except they need to be 4inchs long. Thread the bolts into the other two holes and tighten each a little at a time and the hub will slide right off.

How do you change the rotor on a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina?

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you need a special GM tool , a star design socket. This will remove the two large bolts holding the caliper mount to the chassie. I am in the process of replaceing three wheel studs , but first have to remove the rotor.

How do you change rotors mercury mariner?

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well u need a 15 mm socket and a t40 star wrench.take off the two star bolts on the back of the caliper then pull caliper off and then take the two 15mm bolts of the back of the braket and then pull of rotor reverse to put back on.

How do you remove brake rotors from a 2001 Kia Optima?

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First buy a Haynes or chiltons manual for your year model.This is a good reference to show illustrations of the components.I cannot keep this short with the general work to be done.I suggest loosening the lug nuts prior to jacking the car up.Next raise the car on one side.Then place a jack stand or concrete block to place under the car in a secure location.Once up and secure remove the wheel.Your rear disc brakes have what are called SET screws to secure the rotors to the hub.I recommend lubricating these with some liquid wrench and let sit briefly.These can be super tight and can strip out the head of the screw.I have had to heat these and even drill out and use a chisel to break free.At this point you will remove the slide pin bolts on the caliper 1 is on top and 1 is on the bottom.These should be a 12mm socket.Once the caliper is removed lay it to the side supported on the suspension OR use a bungee cord to keep the Brake line supported or from binding.Now your ready to remove the two(on the size it is either a 16 or 17 mm)socket bolts for the actual holding bracket.Once removed you can tap the rotor with a hammer left to right to break it free if stuck(this is normal).Reinstall install new rotor,I suggest using some permatex anti seize on the 2 Phillips head scews and install and tighten by hand.Next install the holding bracket and tighten the bolts and torque to 41 ft lbs with a torque wrench.Now your ready to do the actual caliper.You have two things to do.Make sure the rubber boots on the caliper are not torn or leaking grease as these may need to be replaced.Also Secondary you need to buy some permatex caliper grease for the slide pins.Coat lightly (VERY LIGHT) and reinstall in the caliper.Next is you have to have a caliper piston tool with a + sign (napa sells these for $12.00) and use's a 3/8 socket entension to go into it.You have to turn the piston clockwise to rotate the piston in until it is FLUSH.Then you can install the caliper over your New brake pad's as they are thicker and the piston has less distance to push the pads.Install the caliper and install the upper/lower slide pin bolts and torque to 17 ft lbs .Once the brake caliper is installed,install the wheel and tighten lug nuts to firm.Jack car up and lower to the point where the wheel touches ground but not completely lowered (so the wheel will not roll) .Then you want to use a torque wrench and torque the lugs to 85 ft lbs (technically Honda says 79) but I use 85 for my spouses 04 accord.I know my version seems complicated but,to do this correctly take's time a a good general mechanical know how.I just yesterday replaced a rear caliper,and both sides rotors,pads,grease slide pins and bleed the brake system in two hours.Cake for me reason I said buy a manual as this walks thru the steps 1-10 for example.I know I wrote a lot but this is as simple as I could make replacing rotors,as if your doing new rotors new pads and adjacent parts may need to be serviced and replaced in addition to the general work.

How do you change brake pads on 1998 jaguar xk8?

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Lift the vehicle on a jack, remove the tire and set aside, remove the brake shoe/caliper, and remove and dispose of the old brake pad. Put in a new brake pad, replace the brake shoe/caliper, replace the tire, tighten the nuts, and lower the vehicle to the ground.

How do you convert 4 lug hubs to 5 lug hubs?

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You wil have to replace the 4-lug Hub with a compatible 5-lug hub - you should take the 4-lug hub with you to any auto-mechanics shop and ask them if they can find the dimensions of that Hub; and possibly find a 5-lug hub that matches.

Keep in mind; You will need new Brake Rotors (5-lug versions) if you transfer to a 5-lug hub. You might need to check the drive axle as well; they might have a different groove pattern not compatible with a different 5-lug hub. But don't quote that.

How do you change brake rotors on 2002 Yukon?

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  1. Remove the front wheel hub extension, dual wheel vehicles only.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through the brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent the rotor from turning.
  • Mark the relationship of the front wheel hub extension to the hub.
  • Remove the front wheel hub extension bolts.
  • Remove the front wheel hub extension from the vehicle. It may be necessary to tap around the perimeter of the hub extension with a rubber mallet to loosen it from the hub.
  1. Mark the relationship of the rotor to the hub.
  2. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts.

Notice: Refer to Support the Brake Caliper While flex Hose is Connected Notice in Service Precautions.

  1. Remove the brake caliper and brake caliper bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
  2. Remove the rotor retaining push nuts from the wheel studs, if applicable.
  3. It may be necessary to strike the end of the hub or the rotor with a deadblow hammer to separate the rotor from the hub.
  4. Remove the rotor.
  5. If the rotor is difficult to remove due to corrosion in the hub area use the following procedure to remove the rotor, 25 and 35 series only.
  • Clean all the surface areas and the threaded holes of contamination.
  • Generously apply penetrating oil or the equivalent to the hub/rotor area.
  • Insert two M10 x 1.5 bolts, jack screws, into the threaded holes of the rotor.
  • Tighten both bolts evenly to force the rotor from the hub.

How do you replace brake Pads on El falcon?

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if its disc brake you will find 2 bolts on the rear calipers with lock nut behind each one jack up the rear and support well loosen both bolts then remove lower one all together lift caliper and remove pad you aill need either a brake piston clamp or just a g clamp which you will need to put one end into the brake piston and the other onto the rear of the caliper to move the piston into the caliper far enough to fit the newer thicker pads after all this is done simply slide in the new pads with the lining on the disc surface and steel facing out making sure the spring on the base of each pad is located into its locking point then simply bolt the caliper back in place.

if its drum (dont think any are)then you should really have a manual to work from but if you want to try then you will need to jack up the rear remove the wheel chock the opposite front wheel to the side lifted release the handbrake and try to remove the drum by hand if that doesnt work you may find two threads on the outer surface of the drum where you can fit bolts to pull them off(not to sure with xh's)if it wont come off easy dont force it you will need to look on the back of the drum where you will find a slot now this could be tricky for a novice but if you get a thin flat head and stick it in the slot you can feel a cog about the size of a ten cent coin on the left hand rear wheel it needs to be wound downward to loosen the brake pads and the right needs to be wound upward to do the same once the drum is off there are two pins with springs and retainers on each pad mounting bracket use pliers to push them in and twist to release pay attention to the spring assembly on the entire setup and draw diagrams if you have to but basically remove it all and installation is a reversal of the same thing.to adjust your rears afterward simply adjust the cogs in the rear in the opposite direction of removal until the drum is a nice fit on the pads with minimum clearance. your handrake can be adjusted under the car right under the drivers feet aswell adjust nut until your handbrake locks the wheels within 3 clicks

How do you remove rear brake drums on a 2001 Plymouth neon?

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i have leak in my back break[break drum]on my passenger side,how do i fix it

Why would a convertor not lock up on 1994 Geo Tracker?

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On my 1996 tracker the check engine light is on for EGR and TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH CIRCUT MALFUNCTION.I talked to a local transmission shop and he said it was a automaic transmission lockup solinoid.Its just inside the transmission pan and i believe it has only 2 wires.I ordered mine from napa for about $45.00 and should get it tommorrow.I'll change fluid and filter at the same time.My tracker shifts fine but i do here a noise that seems to come from that area sometimes upon acceleration and deceleration.Its sounds like a vibration..I'll let you know if it works.Autozone read the code but didnt have any idea on how to fix it.Hope this helps ..

How do you change the emergency brake pads on a 2000 Chevy 1500 Silverado Pickup?

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I had the same problem. I had to get tough with them. I know this doesnt sound right but you need to use a bigger hammer! Break it loose by hitting the hubs. working it side to side until it clears the inside drum. The pads are grooved into the drum and holding on the outside lip. Good luck!

Nissan Altima Rear Speker Removal?

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Remove the door and window handles tehn all of the screws you can find then the retainers on the sides and bottom of the door. The handles and retainers may require special tools available at the parts store.

How do you change brakes on a 1998 Chevy Metro?

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For the front brakes put the car up on jack stands or you can do one wheel at a time with a regular jack. Remove the front wheels. There are 2 bolts on the back of the caliper holding it to the hub assembly. Remove those 2 bolts and the caliper will slide off from the side. Don't let the caliper hang by the brake hose. Try using a bungee cord or some wire and tie to any part of the car for support so it can hang without damaging the hose. If the rotor needs replacing that should slide freely right off the wheel studs at this point. Next you will need a C-clamp. Find a good access point on the caliper and place one edge of the clamp to the caliper and the other edge to the brake pad that is set in the piston. Compress the brake pad until it won't move inward anymore and then loosen and remove the C-clamp. Remove the old brake pads with a flat head screw driver. They are only held in by metal clips. Installation is the reverse procedure. You may want to spray the back of the new brake pads with an anti squealing compound and allow to dry before installing them. This will ensure nice quiet brakes. Also you will need to pump the brakes a few times when you first start the car until the brake pad feels normal again. It will be very loose because the calipers will still be compressed.

For the back brakes put the car on jack stands or you can do one wheel at a time. Remove the rear wheels. You will need to pull the drum off of the wheel assembly. This may requre some banging with a large hammer. I believe on the Geo there is one retaining screw that will be a real pain to get off with a regular screwdriver. You may want to purchase a power driver for this application so as not to strip the screw. One can be purchased at a good auto parts store for about $20.00. Make sure the emergency brake is not on or you will never get the drum off. Once the drum is removed there are 2 retaining springs on each brake pad that can be a pain to remove. You can try with a regular pair of pliers and push the spring in and turn it clockwise so that the retaining post can easily slide through the slot on the plate connected to the spring. They also sell a tool specifically made for this purpose. You will also need to disconnect the emergency brake cable which will be attached to only one of the brake pads at the bottom. You should be able to remove both pads at the same time. They will be connected together by a spring at the bottom and separated by a cylinder with a star wheel on it. You will want to turn the star wheel to close the distance between the pads. Take note of how the pieces are put together before removing everything because there are some pieces that are held in by other pieces and they may fall out while removing the pads. Installation is the reverse procedure. Once the new pads are on you will want to put the car in reverse and let it roll to the end of the drive way and then slam your brakes. This will set the cylinder with the star wheel so that you have the proper distance between the brake pads.

Do you turn brake rotors every time you replace pads?

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Not if no shake or bounce upon braking, grooves in rotor shorten pad life,if braking is smooth just pads wore out, put a fresh set on don`t look back Not if no shake or bounce upon braking, grooves in rotor shorten pad life,if braking is smooth just pads wore out, put a fresh set on don`t look back Not if no shake or bounce upon braking, grooves in rotor shorten pad life,if braking is smooth just pads wore out, put a fresh set on don`t look back

What are disc brakes made of?

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Depending on the car, some disc brakes are made of steel, aluminum or carbon fiber.

How do you change rear brake pads on an 1989 Honda Prelude?

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Due to unforseen consequences, you should really let a professional do your brakes. If you still insist, then, You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.

Why would the brakes on the rear-passenger wheel make a grinding metal-on-metal noise but continue to function properly?

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there is a little metal plate that scrapes the rotor to warn you when your pads are getting too warn down True, if you have rear disc brakes. But if, like most cars built before 2000 and many cars built since, you have rear drum brakes, you probably have a loose spring or something of the like. Drum brakes have springs and cables to hold the shoes in position. If a spring snaps, the shoes will be off center in the drum, causing a grinding sound. They may still work like always. Also important is that rear brakes do only 25% of the work. It's possible that the shoes need to be replaced and the drums turned or replaced even if you are able to stop with no problem. Ignoring a problem with brakes will end up costing a whole lot more money in the long run.