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09-30-2003, 12:58 PM

Linkage23

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I need a B.J.

How extensive is it, as a DIY project to put new brake rotors and calipers on? I have no experience and am curious if it can be done within a weekend. Any advice would be helpful.

-King Ryan-

09-30-2003, 01:04 PM

Jeff92se

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Your 260th post should be the results you found via searching.

09-30-2003, 01:05 PM

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Man its sooo easy. Unless you are afraid of getting dirty. I also recomend flushing your brake system and installing stainless steel brake lines. I used synthetic brake fluid, like DOT5 lol I swear my braking is much more responsive and stiff, I also needed new front rotors and did that at the same time so how much the lines did for me I am not quite sure.

To do the brake calipers and rotors you are going to need:
Pry bar or big a$$ flat head screwdriver
Big C clamp
Needle nose pliers
Socket set
Tire iron

ofcourse you will need the parts, ie: rotors, pads, brake fluid, calipers, ect...

PS. guys help me out if i forgot something..........

09-30-2003, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VQvroom

Thanks for the informaiton regarding the brake system. And I never thought to look at previous postings. Thanks again!

-King Ryan-

09-30-2003, 01:57 PM

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...I was almost afraid to open the thread due to the title...

09-30-2003, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEous

...I was almost afraid to open the thread due to the title...

Mee too. But who couldn't use a good B.J?

09-30-2003, 02:38 PM

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I need a B.J. too....

What type of brake pads do you recommend...
This will be my first B.J. ....so im pretty excited.

Might as well paint those calipers while im getting a B.J. done

09-30-2003, 02:49 PM

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all this talk about bj's making me want to check out my pads too.My front driver's side brake squeeks loudly... and its always the same. i wonder if there's somethign worth swaping out.

09-30-2003, 03:08 PM

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It's outstanding how this post has touched so many people.

I can't wait to get my BJ started.

09-30-2003, 03:22 PM

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at first, i thought this was sprint's doing

good luck on your b.j.

09-30-2003, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed95

I'm sure you can find an experienced maxima owner in your area that has done many B.J.'s
Just ask around, someone will help you out.

motorvate has a pretty good write up. check it out

http://www.motorvate.ca/mvp.php/300

09-30-2003, 03:49 PM

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hook it up... :-p

09-30-2003, 05:30 PM

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Get a torque wrench. You don't want to under torque those bolts, but you don't want to break them either.

09-30-2003, 06:12 PM

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I didn't know BJ's were DYI projects! More power to you!

09-30-2003, 07:28 PM

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Awe yes, the responses to this thread have been very nice and informative. I can't wait till someone else gives a bj to their car!

09-30-2003, 07:36 PM

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I've tried and tried to do a BJ myself...it's so hard...I need a few ribs taken out or something. I mean, uhhh...brake job?

09-30-2003, 08:20 PM

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I've been married for 17 years so my BJ days are over but I did get excited reading this post.

09-30-2003, 08:26 PM

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Do you remember your 1st b.j.?

how'd it taste?

09-30-2003, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bijan gxe

Do you remember your 1st b.j.?

how'd it taste?

eat sh** a******

09-30-2003, 08:41 PM

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hahah ahhaha omg hahah this thread is so funny

09-30-2003, 10:56 PM

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For a Max b.j. make sure you service the rear calipers correctly or you'll be buying some more. You can't just use a clamp to force the piston back in you have to screw it.

09-30-2003, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Midknight MAXX

For a Max b.j. make sure you service the rear calipers correctly or you'll be buying some more. You can't just use a clamp to force the piston back in you have to screw it.

i just got a B.j right now

now i feel much safer

09-30-2003, 11:44 PM

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cant wait to get a bj , its been so long , i remember my first bj, we had our own "mechanic" right across the street, it was nice bc at 14, 15 yrs old i was gettin bjs done while otha kids were building legos, oo those were the good times, i wish i neva moved , i loved that "mechanic n wat she could do , so from gettin bjs on bikes now to cars

10-01-2003, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 95seMax

There's some sick ppl out there

10-01-2003, 06:54 AM

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Well, I may have my picture taken gettting my first B.J. done to the Max.......

Anyone want to help?

10-01-2003, 06:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Linkage23

How extensive is it, as a DIY project to put new brake rotors and calipers on? I have no experience and am curious if it can be done within a weekend. Any advice would be helpful.

-King Ryan-

Very easy, takes a few hours...unless you are me and don't liquid wrench the frozen bolts that hold the calipers to the bracket and snap the heads clean off of two of them. Ohh, and it was on a weekend too, so I couldn't do anything until monday. I tried to tap them, but no luck. Why aren't junkyards open on weekends?

10-01-2003, 07:24 AM

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a bj is good for one and all.... young and old...

I know i'm definitly in need of one. It always seems to make the ride quality so much better. With all that pressure built up, a good bj will improve performance and smooth things out in every way. The advantage for those that don't consider this a DIY project or can get some local assistance, the pros aren't took expensive to handle the job.

time for a bj