I got a 1982 12a and i dont know what kind of brakes i got


are both my rear and front brakes drum brakes OR disc brakes?

i was lookin for brake pads assuming ive go disc brakes but i also saw drum pads

how do i change drum brakes pads? online tutorial?, i already know disc brakes

 

Well if it is a GSL it has disk brakes on all four corners. It it is not a GSL it has disks on front and drums on the rear. If the badging is missing, then take the rear wheels off and look. If you see a disk and caliper it is disks, of course. If you see a rusty drum it is drums. You might even be able to peer through the wheel to get the answer.

As for a tutorial your best off to use the search function.

 

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...drum+brake+DIY

There ya go man.

 

Thanks

 

how would we know what u have. u've got the car, go look. jeeez

 

It would be a good idea for you to read the FAQ forum.

This question and the one about the tires could easily be found by a little reading.

Also recommend that you either download a copy of the FSM (see my signature) or buy a Haynes manual for reference.

Link to the FAQ- https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/1st-gen-rx-7-faq-page-237777/
Other important reference material that will help you.

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/rules-1st-gen-section-89820/

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/how-use-forum-tutorial-series-720499/

The above links will give you a good working knowledge of your car and how to use the forums. :-)

 

i like the haynes manual, better pictures :P

 

Wow like 3 of the identical posts by the doc. all good and informative though.

Definetly start reading up. Get the FSM and i ALSO recommend getting a Haynes, like 14 bucks on ebay.

Stuff like this you can simply go outside and look at your car. If its a disc, you can see a disc, if its a drum you cant. Almost no (none that i can think of) cars have front drum brakes.

 

^ Older cars back in the day had them.

 

I figured some did but all the cars ive owned had front discs.

Come to think of it, the 63 lincoln continental might have front drums, but i cant be sure as its still in the shop collecting dust, and have never really had any interest in taking it out and dropping 20+k$ into a restoration.

As for any others I'm but a young lad lol