Front brakes

[WhiteOut]

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?

[BlackYJ]

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

[FiEND]

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.

[BlackYJ]

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 

[WhiteOut]

I'm lazy and got a shop to do it for me.  Rotors had to be replaced, new pads, and rear brakes adjusted.

[shibby]

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.