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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: WhiteOut on April 16, 2008, 11:53:55 PM

Title: Front brakes
Post by: WhiteOut on April 16, 2008, 11:53:55 PM: Ok, so my brakes are now toast, grinding horribly. How easy is it to install new ones and do I need rotors and pads or just new pads?
Title: Re: Front brakes
Post by: BlackYJ on April 17, 2008, 07:08:02 AM: Brakes are very simple and when yuo replace the pads you should either have the rotors turned or replace them and replacing is cheaper

-support vehicle
-remove tire
-unbolt the 2 caliper bolts on the inside of the caliper
-remove caliper (need 12 point 13 mm or 1/2" socket)
-remove pads and if needed remove rotor
-you will have to compress the piston in the caliper with a large clamp or something
-reverse the process
Title: Re: Front brakes
Post by: FiEND on April 17, 2008, 08:21:06 AM: last time i got my rotors turned was $14 for 2 of em. autovalue on macleod. not expensive. be prepared to buy new ones though - maybe $30 each. there isn't a lot thickness to turn em much anymore so age is a big factor. if yours are grinding, chances are they can't be turned as they will have grooves in them.

i'd get a haynes or other repair manual, especially if you have drums in the back.
Title: Re: Front brakes
Post by: BlackYJ on April 17, 2008, 11:15:11 AM: Quote from: FiEND on April 17, 2008, 08:21:06 AM
last time i got my rotors turned was $14 for 2 of em. autovalue on macleod. not expensive.

WOW, I got seriously screwed the last time I had my rotors turned then >:(
Title: Re: Front brakes
Post by: WhiteOut on April 17, 2008, 02:58:48 PM: I'm lazy and got a shop to do it for me. Rotors had to be replaced, new pads, and rear brakes adjusted.
Title: Re: Front brakes
Post by: shibby on April 18, 2008, 01:31:55 PM: had to do mine recentley - both front rotors were badly warped.
Rotors were rusted/seized onto the hubs pretty bad. Needed lots of penetrating oil and a hamer to get them off. New ones slid on like a glove.