MrPack91

Im unaware if the brakes are 30% then is it the rotors are pads that need replaced? Do I need to bleed them when changing them or do I just unbolt, and put on the new one?

projectresto83

rotors need to be turned or replaced when replacing the pads to remove any warpage or imperfections.

Your shocks/struts can be replaced in an hour by someone who knows what they are doing.

Do NOT purchase the ball joints from summit. Get the Moogs that adder quoted a price on..40-45 each depending on where you look.

As for the struts/shocks it depends on what you do with the car. If it is driven alot on the street just spend what Adder mentioned on Monroe sensatracs.

You could drive the 3 hours to me and I would do it all for well under a shops price.

MrPack91

Sorry im pretty new, does that mean they don't need bled then? (Im being told by my dad he thinks they need bled but being told by guys at work they don't)

Yeah I pushed on the four corners of the car and didn't get anything more then one big bounce and a little squeak, so im thinking the shocks may not be too bad.

projectresto83

the push method really doesn't work too well on mustangs with aftermarket springs....unless you are decently heavy. Driving the car will tell you more.

Bleed them. But if you do make sure you do it right....

MrPack91

Will it cause a problem if I don't bleed them lol

mjr46

yes, pedal will go to the floor or be spongy and poor braking

len1738

The only time you need to bleed the brakes are when you remove a caliper, wheel cylinder, master cylinder, basically any time you open up the hydraulics. Just changing the brake pads and or shoes, rotors, or drums, you do not need to bleed anything. For discs yo need to remove the caliper from its mount, and set it aside.....DO NOT REMOVE THE LINE unless you intend on replacing a caliper if it is faulty. Leave the old inner brake pad (the one that is clipped to the piston), and use a big c clamp to push the piston all the way back in. This will allow you to put your new pads in and allow them to fit back on the rotor. Once the caliper is off you can replace the rotor with a new one or have your old ones cut. I prefer new but that's just my opinion. Fairly simple job but you want to take your time and make sure it is done right.

Tony71502

Bleeding brakes every few years is a regular maintenance item. I'm sure his car has never been bled as most people don't care until it becomes a problem.

MrPack91

Aw dammit. I thought brakes would be easier then this lol. To youtube I goooooooo