Newbie
When you install pads just reverse process of taking them out. Note how backing plates were on. The chrome looking one is against the piston and goes in between the pad and piston. The pads slide over the clips. If they are tight just file them a little bit till they fit smoothly over the clips. Make sure they are positions the same as old ones were when you took them out. I know this is a bit over simplified but at least I tried!
Resurfaceing the Rotor
Man.. installed the brakes today.. and noticed that my rotor is hella F***ed up. 
.. and my current mileage is 13,000... and the basic warranty only cover to 10,000 miles.. BUMMER!!. but anyways.. when you have squeaking breaks.. get it checked out.. before it gets worst.. i learned it the hard way...
.. and my current mileage is 13,000... and the basic warranty only cover to 10,000 miles.. BUMMER!!. but anyways.. when you have squeaking breaks.. get it checked out.. before it gets worst.. i learned it the hard way...
Newbie
one more thing that is important to do when changing brake pads, is to have your rotors turned, you can just take them to a machine shop and they will take off the top layers that are all skrewed up. and you are good to go.
so you may want to tear the brakes apart again and have the rotors turned.
shamus
so you may want to tear the brakes apart again and have the rotors turned.
shamus
Evolving Member
so no bleeding the brakes is involved or anything? just a direct replacement of the pads is all, right? i don't want to go through all the hassle of that. seems like an easy job if it's just a direct replacement
Evolving Member
And remember to pump your breaks a few times to bring your break fluid up. The pedal will go all the way to the ground. DO it till its normal again.
Evolving Member
Oops, forgot to add that you pump breaks after they have been replaced and b4 you drive off. No need to start the car, just pump. 
In Timeout
Great advice, Karlen, maybe we should do a How-To Feature on brake installation. What do you think?
Evolving Member
wait wait..so...what? im confused 
this is how i undertand things..take off old ones, put new ones on, then pump your brakes a lot. correct me if i'm wrong!
this is how i undertand things..take off old ones, put new ones on, then pump your brakes a lot. correct me if i'm wrong!
Evolved Member
You have forgot a small clamp to open up the caliper. Otherwise, you'll never have enough brute strength ito force the caliper open far enough to take in new pads.
get anti-sqeel gel.
get anti-sqeel gel.
Evolved Member
Quote:
Originally posted by cleofis
wait wait..so...what? im confused
this is how i undertand things..take off old ones, put new ones on, then pump your brakes a lot. correct me if i'm wrong!
yes. the fluid needs to cyl enough pressure, so the caliper can clamp properly. Otherwise, you'll have no brake force.Originally posted by cleofis
wait wait..so...what? im confused
this is how i undertand things..take off old ones, put new ones on, then pump your brakes a lot. correct me if i'm wrong!
Also, tighten all 4 bolts extremely tight. if not, they will work their way loose and fall off.
Newbie
Quote:
Originally posted by bahamut
yes. the fluid needs to cyl enough pressure, so the caliper can clamp properly. Otherwise, you'll have no brake force.
Also, tighten all 4 bolts extremely tight. if not, they will work their way loose and fall off.
Originally posted by bahamut
yes. the fluid needs to cyl enough pressure, so the caliper can clamp properly. Otherwise, you'll have no brake force.
Also, tighten all 4 bolts extremely tight. if not, they will work their way loose and fall off.
Yeah that wouldn't be too good.
Evolving Member
That sounds good Booyah. Im just lucky enough to have a pappy who has 30 years of mechanic experience. Brakes are very important!