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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 09:00 PM
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Actually I ahve a few things to ask. First:
I need to know how to replace my rear pads on my 95 max? Is it hard since the e-brake is there? Anything i can look at online or can someone let me know?

2.) I got clear corners today. How do you pull the old turn corners out?

3.)Brakes squeaking. My brakes squeak at startup, which i am told is normal. however they squeak everynoe and then when making turns? New pads? New rotors? What?

thanks peoples.


Pete
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Old Sep 6, 2001 | 09:41 PM
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1)Here are a couple sites to help you with replacing the pads.
http://idrive.calstatela.edu/msue/files/Web/wilwood.htm

You'll find a How2 for changing brake pads under his "How2" section.
www.maximadriver.com

2)As for the clear corners: (I'm assuming you are referring to the bumper lenses?)
https://maxima.org/shoptalk/sub_modi...rs/index.shtml

3)If they are worn down to the indicators they will squeal. This is a sign that they must be replaced. But if the pads are still thick you may be able to apply some anti-sqeal compound to them or some shims.
Old Sep 7, 2001 | 07:15 AM
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Originally posted by PeteGT2857
Actually I ahve a few things to ask. First:
I need to know how to replace my rear pads on my 95 max? Is it hard since the e-brake is there? Anything i can look at online or can someone let me know?

2.) I got clear corners today. How do you pull the old turn corners out?

3.)Brakes squeaking. My brakes squeak at startup, which i am told is normal. however they squeak everynoe and then when making turns? New pads? New rotors? What?

thanks peoples.


Pete
95 GXE
Rear calipers are similar to fronts, but with the added complication of the hand brake apparatus. The rear caliper pistons must be turned as they are pressed back into the caliper. This is done with a special tool such as K-D #3163 Disk Brake Piston Tool. http://www.mytoolstore.com/kd/kdbrak07.html#3163 This tool may be purchased for about $10 at auto parts stores such as AutoZone. Imported versions of this tool are even less expensive. You may be able to substitute a pair of long-nose pliers.

Pay attention to the position of the piston on the caliper piston when installing the new pads. There are 4 recesses in the surface of the piston. Align any one of those recesses with the raised nub on the brake pad.

For further information please refer to the Chilton manual (page 9-9) or the Haynes manual (page 9-9). Yes, the same page in each book. Coincidence.
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