how to replace front brakes?
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how to replace front brakes?
My front pads need replacing and I want to replace them myself.
This is the first time i've replaced the brakes on a car by myself.
But I can't figure out how to get the old pads out. The caliper does not appear to open.
Do I need to take of the entire caliper or can I just pull the pads out?
This is the first time i've replaced the brakes on a car by myself.
But I can't figure out how to get the old pads out. The caliper does not appear to open.
Do I need to take of the entire caliper or can I just pull the pads out?
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You need to remove the thin metal clips(wires) that lock the pad into the caliper and just lift them straight up. This is VERY easy and actually takes little time.
Kind of hard to explain if you have never worked on 4 piston calipers BUT you should be fine...
L8R
Kind of hard to explain if you have never worked on 4 piston calipers BUT you should be fine...
L8R
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There is an excellent exploded view of the system on page P-21 of your manual to assist you. Just pick up your manual sitting there next to you and turn to that page and you'll be good to go. Hopefully you are not taking the caliper bolts out that hold it together. !
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I also googled up this document:
http://www.shyauto.com/downloads/fd0703.pdf
I just needed to know where to start, already got I side done.
Thanks!
http://www.shyauto.com/downloads/fd0703.pdf
I just needed to know where to start, already got I side done.
Thanks!
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Yes indeed. The Lisle 28600.
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-28600-Di.../dp/B0002SQUFY
This should be in every mechanic's tool box
http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-28600-Di.../dp/B0002SQUFY
This should be in every mechanic's tool box
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