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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.
4,542 Questions
Does pulling the handbrake while moving wear your pads?
Yes. Applying any brake while moving will wear the friction material.
Where can you find diagram of assembled rear brakes for 1995 corolla?
Try google.com or google.com/images. They should have diagrams and stuff.
Why the application of salient-pole rotors for high speed machines is usuitable?
basically salient pole construction is adapted due to its simplicity in construction.
there are various types of arrangements such as bolted poles, dovetailed, double dovetailed, dovetailed and bolted etc.... but the application is limited due to two main factors:
1. the stresses developed in the fasteners (dovetails, bolts, fixing slots etc) due to high centrifugal forces.
2. high windage noises at high speeds due to large spaces between the poles.
the stresses can be countered upto a certain extent by using certain high tensile forged alloy steel such as 4140, 4340, ASTM grades etc.
but the noise factors require unique design of the poles to avoid windage and electromagnetic noises.
How do you change front brake pads on a 1999 GMC Suburban?
The best way is to pressure was the entire underside of the vechical to get all the slat & sand off before you work on it. No need to have all the rust and salt falling into your eyes as you work.
Spray averything down with Fluid Film to loosen any rust or corrosion, let it sit for a few days.
then jack up the truck, block the axcels for it does not fall and crush you while you work.
Buy the brand new set of brake pads from me that I dont need because I sold my GMC/Chevys and just install them.
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AnswerBought a Haynes repair manual from Auto Zone for $17.00 and with a few questions to a friend, I succesfully changed the pads. Really simple once you understand how.How do I replace front brake pads on a 1998 ford F 150-4.2 lr.4x4?
Replacing Disc Brake Pads *** Caution *** Older brake pads or shoes may contain asbestos, which has been determined to be cancer causing agent. Never clean the brake surfaces with compressed air! Avoid inhaling any dust from any brake surface! When cleaning brake surfaces, use a commercially available brake cleaner fluid. Print 1. To avoid overflowing of the master cylinder when the caliper pistons are pressed into the caliper cylinder bores, siphon or dip some brake fluid out of the large reservoir. 2. Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands. 3. Remove the wheels. 4. Place a suitable C-clamp on the caliper and, with the clamp bearing on the outer pad, tighten the clamp to bottom the caliper pistons in the cylinder bores. Remove the C-clamp. 5. Loosen and remove the caliper retaining bolts. 6. Lift the caliper off the rotor. è Do not allow the caliper to hand by the brake hose. 7. Remove the brake pads and anti-rattle spring. To install: 8. Thoroughly clean the areas of the caliper and spindle assembly which contacts each other during the sliding action of the caliper. 9. Place a new anti-rattle clip on the lower end of the inboard shoe. Make sure that the tabs on the clip are positioned correctly and the loop-type spring is away from the rotor. 10. Place the lower end of the inner brake pad in the spindle assembly pad abutment, against the anti-rattle clip, and slide the upper end of the pad into position. Be sure that the clip is still in position. 11. Check and make sure that the caliper piston is fully bottomed in the cylinder bore. Use a large C-clamp to bottom the piston, if necessary. 12. Position the outer brake pad on the caliper, and press the pad tabs into place with your fingers. If the pad cannot be pressed into place by hand, use a C-clamp. Be careful not to damage the lining with the clamp. Bend the tabs to prevent rattling. 13. Position the caliper on the spindle assembly. Lightly lubricate the caliper sliding pins with suitable grease. 14. Position the caliper pins into the caliper anchor plate. 15. Tighten the caliper pins to 16-30 ft.lbs. [22-40Nm] on 1997-98 F-250HD, F350 and F-Super Duty models. Tighten the caliper pins to 21-26 ft.lbs. [28-36 Nm] on the F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator. Tighten the caliper pins to 42 ft.lbs. [56 Nm] on the 1999-00 F-250SD, F-350 and F-Super Duty models. 16. Install the wheels. 17. Lower the vehicle. 18. Pump the brake pedal a few times to build adequate pressure in the brake system and check the fluid level in the master cylinder.
How do you replace front brake pads and rotors on a 2001 Volvo S80?
Hello,
You can find following the procedure for replacing of the pads...
FRONT BRAKE PADS...
Remove the securing spring and locating pins
Remove:
-the securing spring carefully so that it does not deform
-the protective caps from the two locating pins -the locating pins, use hex socket 7 mm.
Remove the brake calliper and brake pads
Remove:
-the brake calliper from the holder
-the brake pads.
Hang brake calliper from a steel wire from the front spring so as not to damage brake hose.
Note! Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed.
Clean and check brake calliper and dust cover
Clean and check brake pad mating surfaces in the brake calliper and calliper holder.
Check piston dust boot. Replace dust boot if it is damaged.
Note! If the dust boot is damaged dirt may have penetrated the cylinder. The brake calliper must be reconditioned.
Check the brake disc
Check brake disc friction surfaces.
If the brake disc displays signs of out-of-true, check its lateral run out. Replace the brake disc if it displays signs of heavy wear, variable thickness or similar.
Note! Minimum recommended disc thickness / replacement limit = 23.0 mm. Minimum recommended disc thickness when installing new brake pads = 23.8 mm.
For 16" brake discs the minimum thickness / replacement limit = 25 mm. Minimum recommended disc thickness when installing new brake pads = 25.8 mm.
Installation
Install the brake pads and brake calliper
Press piston back into cylinder on brake calliper.
Check that the dust cover is correctly positioned.
Install:
-new brake pads
-the brake calliper.
Install the locating pins in the brake calliper
Check the rubber sleeves of the locating pins. Replace if necessary.
Lubricate the locating pins with grease, P/N 1161325-4 (or similar). Insert the locating pins into the rubber sleeves. The pins should slide into the sleeves easily.
Tighten locating pins. Tighten to 30 Nm. Install protective caps
Install the retaining spring
Check brake fluid level in reservoir
Depress the brake pedal a few times. Check the level of the brake fluid reservoir.
Top up if necessary.
Install the wheels...
REAR BRAKE PADS...
Note! Minimum thickness for replacing the brake pads = 3.0 mm.
Remove retaining springs and locating pins for brake pads
Remove:
-the securing spring carefully so that it does not deform
-the protective caps from the two locating pins -the locating pins, use hex socket 7 mm.
Remove the brake calliper and brake pads
Remove:
-the brake calliper from the holder
-the brake pads.
Hang brake calliper from a steel wire from the spring so as not to damage brake hose.
Note! Do not depress brake pedal while brake pad is removed.
Clean and check brake calliper and dust cover
Clean and check brake pad mating surfaces on the brake calliper.
Check piston dust boot. Replace it if it is damaged.
Note! If the dust boot is damaged dirt may have penetrated the cylinder. The brake calliper must be reconditioned.
Check the brake disc
Check brake disc friction surfaces.
If the brake disc displays signs of out-of-true, check its lateral run out.
Replace the brake disc if it displays signs of heavy wear, variable thickness or similar.
Note! Minimum recommended disc thickness / replacement limit = 10.0 mm. Minimum recommended disc thickness when installing new brake pads = 10.7 mm.
Installation
Install the brake pads and brake calliper
Press piston back into cylinder on brake calliper.
Check that the dust cover is correctly positioned.
Install:
-new brake pads
-the brake calliper.
Install the locating pins in the brake calliper
Check the rubber sleeves of the locating pins. Replace if necessary.
Lubricate the locating pins with grease, P/N 1161325-4 (or similar). Insert the locating pins into the rubber sleeves. The pins should slide into the sleeves easily.
Tighten locating pins. Tighten to 30 Nm. Install protective caps
Install the retaining spring
Check brake fluid level in reservoir
Depress the brake pedal a few times.
Top up brake fluid if necessary.
Adjust handbrake as required
Install the wheel
REGARDS...
Arthur
Can the front rotors be put on for the back rotors?
There have been thousands of different vehicle models over the course of the 110 or so years of mass vehicle production. No doubt some of them have interchangeable rotors.
Where can I find a Diagram of rear brake assembly 1964 Chevy pickup?
How do I release the frozen brakes on the drum of a 1965 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup
What is meant by braking efficiency?
I'll give a nice simple answer here. Braking efficiency is used to describe how effective your vehicle's braking system is at reducing your vehicles speed as needed and halting it when required.
I would use the term as follows - Towing a trailer that is too large for your vehicle to tow will severely compromise your vehicles braking efficiency making it very difficult and/or impossible to reduce your speed when required.
Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor on stop lights. when new brake pads were installed?
Answer check the brake fluid, it might be low. Answer First make sure the master is full of brake fluid and no loss of fluid. If you have drums in the back, did you adjust them properly, spin drum by hand and adjust till they are a little tight. Next, if all that is good, it is possible that the brake master is by-passing. For that, you have to replace the master. Make sure to bench bleed first.
If the brake pedal sinks to the floor while you're sitting at a red light, the master is by-passing as allready stated above. Replace the master. Bench bleed the master before you install.
Are slack adjusters at 90 degrees?
If you are referring to adjusting your truck's slack adjusters, then you turn the adjusting screw with a wrench (or ratchet and socket) clockwise (in) until it stops, then back it off 1/2 to 1 turn.
DONE.
If you are asking something else, then you gotta be more specific.
How do you change the front brake pads on a ford focus?
Brake jobs are not a job to be done without a Manual. Your life and the lives of others and the life of your Automobile depend on them.
Please purchase a Manual and do the job correctly. Or Hire someone who can.
Loosen the lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise 1/2 turn.
Raise the Focus up and put it on jack stands. To do this, place the floor jack under the the Focus and jack up on the front jack point. Then, place the jack stands under the front pinch welds and lower the Focus onto the jack stands.
Continue to remove the lug nuts and then remove the wheel.
Remove the caliper mounting bolts holding the caliper in place.
Lift the caliper off the hub assembly and secure it with zip ties to the coil springs above the brake assembly.
Remove the brake pads. You may need to tap them out with a rubber mallet.
Press the caliper piston back into the caliper. Place the face of a brake pad against the caliper piston and squeeze the piston back into the caliper using the c-clamp.
Insert new brake pads and reassemble the brake system.
**NOTES**
Ensure the disc is clean and free of oils and dirt
Use threadlocker on the caliper bolts to prevent them from losening while driving or heavy braking.
Bleed the brake fluid lines to remove and air bubbles. Air could cause soft pedals or dead zones during braking.
Put the wheel back on, finger tighten lug nuts. Lower the vehicle, and torque the lug nuts to 100 foot-lbs with a torque wrench.
How do you remove the brake drum on a Pontiac Sunfire?
hit it with a hammer on the front out side edge it should just come loose
How do you take the front rotors off on a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd?
With tire removed you will need to unbolt the caliper which is held on by two bolts caliper bolts). Once the bolts are removed you should be able to dislodge the caliper by grasping the top and pulling back or by rocking from top and bottom. Secure the caliper with a hanger to the frame not the rubber lines, be careful the pads may come loose. You will now have to remove the the caliper bracket also attached by two bolts. Once the bracket is removed the rotors should slide right off the studs. If corrosion has built up lightly tap around rotor with rubber mallet or a piece of wood and hammer. GOOD LUCK!
Rotors to thick and you will lose threads on lugs is this ok?
If you are loosing threads on the stud, Then it is the wrong rotor. And yes it does matter. You need all the threads to hold the wheel on.
How the do you change the brake rotors if there is no tool or part number to buy the tool?
How do you and how hard is it to change the front brake pads on an 1988 Crown Victoria?
Assuming it is similar to a 1990 Taurus or a 1994 Crown Vic, it's easy. You need an appropriate size Torx bit (T20 I think), a small pry bar, and a large C clamp. Remove the wheel. Using the Torx bit, remove the two pins on the back of the caliper which are located inside the two rubber cones. With those out use the prybar to gently pull the caliper laterally away from the rotor until the pads are clear. Remove the pads from the caliper; they are held in with spring clips. The outboard pad just pulls out; the inboard pad pulls straight out from the caliper piston. Remove the lid from the brake master cylinder. Install the new inner pad, and use the C-clamp to compress the piston all the way back into the caliper. Replace the lid on the master cylinder. Slip the outboard pad into place, hook the top of the caliper into place on its bracket and roll the lower edge into position. Note that the spring-hook on the outer caliper has to be wedged into position. With the caliper shoved back into place, reinstall the two pins, stomp on the brake pedal a couple of times to re-seat the caliper piston, and reinstall the wheel.
How do you change rear brake pads on 1998 Acura CL?
Remove wheel, remove caliper from mount, not from the brake line or the cable, get proper tool for working on rear disk brakes then twist the piston and compress it back into the caliper, install in reverse order.
Where do you find the fuse that controls the gas gauge on your car?
Obtain a Haynes or Chilton manual for the make, model, and year of your car. The answer will probably be in there. Assuming that the gas gauge has a fuse...I don't know if they do or not. The manual would likely have troubleshooting steps to resolve whatever problem you're having with your gas gauge. You might find such a manual at the library. Otherwise, you can buy one at a parts store, or on amazon.com, or eBay.
How do you release the pressure on the back caliper when changing brake pads?
you use "C" clamp or a factory tool to force the caliper pistons back into the caliper piston bores witch forces the brake fluid back into the master cylinder. Now you can install the new pads and then reinstall the roter and bolt the caliper back onto the spindle.Be sure to use high temp bearing grease for the wheel bearings.
What size are the bolts that hold on the calipers on a 1999 Cadillac Catera?
The bolts that hold the caliper in place on a 1997 Catera are 3/4 inch. The bolts that hold the caliper together are 7/16 inch. Probably the same hardware.
How do you get the drum off 96 Chevy beretta to change rear brake shoes?
Make to chock the front tires and leave the emergency brake off. Jack the vehicle and remove the wheel. The drum is only held on by being squeezed between the hub and the tire, so when new they just slide right off. However, if you live in the rust belt you will have to beat the hell out of it with a hammer. First, get some good penetrating fluid like "PB Blaster" or "Liquid Wrench" and soak the area around the center hub and lugs. Second, try gently gently tapping on the studs (bolts) but be careful not to miss or you will bugger up the threads. If it still wont come off get a bigger hammer and hit it from the back, being careful not the damage too much while swinging away. Continue rotating the drum while beating on it so as to remove it evenly so it doesn't get wedged.
