brake pads
06-19-2007, 11:29 AM
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RE: brake pads
You might benefit from getting a Haynes manual from AutoZone. They cost about $15.00-$18.00, always good to have around.
They'll show you step by step what you need to do. I prefer the Haynes over the Chilton's in my opinion.
Good luck though.
Sam
They'll show you step by step what you need to do. I prefer the Haynes over the Chilton's in my opinion.
Good luck though.
Sam
06-19-2007, 01:50 PM
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06-19-2007, 06:36 PM
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RE: brake pads
ORIGINAL: hochness
You might benefit from getting a Haynes manual from AutoZone. They cost about $15.00-$18.00, always good to have around.
They'll show you step by step what you need to do. I prefer the Haynes over the Chilton's in my opinion.
Good luck though.
Sam
You might benefit from getting a Haynes manual from AutoZone. They cost about $15.00-$18.00, always good to have around.
They'll show you step by step what you need to do. I prefer the Haynes over the Chilton's in my opinion.
Good luck though.
Sam
06-19-2007, 07:34 PM
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RE: brake pads
I'll tell ya how to do it.
Rent a brake caliper tool from autozone or what not which can be used to compress the piston back into the caliper
1). Loosen the lug nuts then Put the car on jackstands
2). Remove the wheels
3). You will see the caliper is bolted to the spindle with 2 bolts, removing them will free the caliper.
4). The pads simply lift out of the caliper.
5). Use the caliper tool to press the pistons back into the caliper (very easy), this step goes easier if you take the top off the brake fluid resevoir (some may spill out as you push the pistons back in).
6). Put some grease on the back of the pads (they sell special grease for it if you like) to keep them from squeeking, you can skip this step if you like, its not really necessary, just "traditional".
7). Re-install the reverse order.
While your bolting it back up, take note the nipple on the caliper that can be used to bleed the brakes.
Thats it. Good luck, its very easy as long as you have the caliper tool, otherwise it can be kinda a hassle to get the pistons back into the caliper.
E.
Rent a brake caliper tool from autozone or what not which can be used to compress the piston back into the caliper
1). Loosen the lug nuts then Put the car on jackstands
2). Remove the wheels
3). You will see the caliper is bolted to the spindle with 2 bolts, removing them will free the caliper.
4). The pads simply lift out of the caliper.
5). Use the caliper tool to press the pistons back into the caliper (very easy), this step goes easier if you take the top off the brake fluid resevoir (some may spill out as you push the pistons back in).
6). Put some grease on the back of the pads (they sell special grease for it if you like) to keep them from squeeking, you can skip this step if you like, its not really necessary, just "traditional".
7). Re-install the reverse order.
While your bolting it back up, take note the nipple on the caliper that can be used to bleed the brakes.
Thats it. Good luck, its very easy as long as you have the caliper tool, otherwise it can be kinda a hassle to get the pistons back into the caliper.
E.
06-20-2007, 11:38 AM
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RE: brake pads
I'll agree with 945LStang, these manuals are general. They won't help you in all areas. They are cheap, that's the main reason. I would LOVE to get a Ford Shop manual, but I think they cost about the same price as buying a 91 Civic. [:@]
Sam
Sam
06-21-2007, 02:30 AM
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RE: brake pads
ORIGINAL: hochness
I'll agree with 945LStang, these manuals are general. They won't help you in all areas. They are cheap, that's the main reason. I would LOVE to get a Ford Shop manual, but I think they cost about the same price as buying a 91 Civic. [:@]
Sam
I'll agree with 945LStang, these manuals are general. They won't help you in all areas. They are cheap, that's the main reason. I would LOVE to get a Ford Shop manual, but I think they cost about the same price as buying a 91 Civic. [:@]
Sam
06-21-2007, 02:38 AM
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RE: brake pads
http://www.fordcds.com/
Took me about 5 days to download since I downloaded the entire 5gb+ file with ALL of the ford cars, but it's like finding treasure!
I think they've split them up for specific years and cars now, so the download will be only a few hundred mb now.
Took me about 5 days to download since I downloaded the entire 5gb+ file with ALL of the ford cars, but it's like finding treasure!
I think they've split them up for specific years and cars now, so the download will be only a few hundred mb now.
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