Is the bolt on the back of the caliper the only thing holding it on? I'm need to change my pads like last week. So I'm gonna go ahead and tackel it this weekend. Thanks for the help.
#3552, "RE: Help with Changing Brake Pads" In response to Reply # 0
Just take your wheel off and you will see 4 bolts that need to come off. When you take these bolts off the caliper will come off and you will be able to get the pads off.
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#3556, "RE: Help with Changing Brake Pads" In response to Reply # 1
...Use a C-Clamp to push the caliper piston back in. Dont forget to remove the brake fluid cover because the fluid will rise when u push the piston back in.
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#3558, "RE: Help with Changing Brake Pads" In response to Reply # 0
there was only two bolts for my calipers??? and actually all i needed to take off was the bottom one and the caliper swung up and the brake pads can be slid out....however, when you get your pads on you may have to bleed the brake line so you can compress the piston....but thats about it
#3559, "RE: Help with Changing Brake Pads" In response to Reply # 7
I just payed 40 bucks labor to get the pads replaced and resurface the rotors. Shouldn't the rotors at least be resurfaced everytime you change the pads (~10 to 20k miles).
#3560, "RE: Help with Changing Brake Pads" In response to Reply # 8
You should only worry about the rotors if the surface is in bad shape, or they are warped. Otherwise i would say there isn't much of a need to get them re-surfaced.
Our calipers are held in by two bolts, that's it.
BTW in my opinion (and in the opinion of many others) the stock rotors suck. they will eventually warp. If you are changing pads get aftermarket rotors as well, they aren't much harder to change, just take the brake caliper bracket off (held on by two bolts) and use a mallet to take off the old rotor (it will be "stuck") and then just slide on a new one. (the wheel holds in on)
Changing pads and rotors is very easy. There is no reason why you should pay through the nose to have this done when it is easy for anyone to do themselves.
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#3561, "RE: Help with Changing Brake Pads" In response to Reply # 9
I agree. The stock rotors suck. I've already had mine remachined twice by Satan. I think I might go ahead and pick up some slotted rotors. And yeah, I know I need a chiltons manual but I just never think to pick one up. Guess I should go ahead and do that too. Thanks for help.
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