Break pads ?? and Break job ??
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Break pads ?? and Break job ??
Alright I need pads and my rotors are gonna be cut and im doin it myself...(well the pads, im gonna have the rotors cut by someone)
anything I have to especially watch out for or nothing really ??...I have the hayns manual so I will be following that. Really how hard is it to do ??
Another question is about break pads...Im gonna go with the top pad from Rabestoes...anybody try these ?? how are they ??
Thanks guys
anything I have to especially watch out for or nothing really ??...I have the hayns manual so I will be following that. Really how hard is it to do ??
Another question is about break pads...Im gonna go with the top pad from Rabestoes...anybody try these ?? how are they ??
Thanks guys
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Re: Break pads ?? and Break job ??
Originally posted by matty
Alright I need pads and my rotors are gonna be cut and im doin it myself...(well the pads, im gonna have the rotors cut by someone)
anything I have to especially watch out for or nothing really ??...I have the hayns manual so I will be following that. Really how hard is it to do ??
Another question is about break pads...Im gonna go with the top pad from Rabestoes...anybody try these ?? how are they ??
Thanks guys
Alright I need pads and my rotors are gonna be cut and im doin it myself...(well the pads, im gonna have the rotors cut by someone)
anything I have to especially watch out for or nothing really ??...I have the hayns manual so I will be following that. Really how hard is it to do ??
Another question is about break pads...Im gonna go with the top pad from Rabestoes...anybody try these ?? how are they ??
Thanks guys
SuDZ
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well, Haynes should give you good directions. What you will need is a large C-clamp for the brake pistons in the rear. Also I would get new shims if yours are badly worn. About the pads, I don't know... People have tried many different kinds and varieties. Portfield pads, Axis pads are some good ones, but Nissan brake pads are also great. Many of the aftermarket pads squeal and squak, overheat, cause too much brake dust etc.. I'd go with Nissan pads. But if you do go aftermarket, make sure they are semi-metallic.
#8
stopping power and less dust
i'm looking for better stopping power and less dust versus oe pads.
Originally posted by SuDZ
What were you looking for in pads? Ones that do less dust? Ones that brake harder? Anything in particular?
SuDZ
What were you looking for in pads? Ones that do less dust? Ones that brake harder? Anything in particular?
SuDZ
#9
stopping performance
does the ceramic stop better than oe pads?
Originally posted by tcmo
I pu NAPA Ceramix pads (fr and rear) on our 95 GXE. They have about 2k miles on them. No squeals or squeaks and much less visible dust on the wheels. I am very pleased with them.
I pu NAPA Ceramix pads (fr and rear) on our 95 GXE. They have about 2k miles on them. No squeals or squeaks and much less visible dust on the wheels. I am very pleased with them.
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Front Brake Pads:
http://64.252.159.123/~doug/frontbrakes.pdf
Rear Brake Pads:
http://64.252.159.123/~doug/rearbrakes.pdf
http://64.252.159.123/~doug/frontbrakes.pdf
Rear Brake Pads:
http://64.252.159.123/~doug/rearbrakes.pdf
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Well Im doin only the front two on one of the weekends coming up and it should be pretty easy...but I dont know .... I just dont understand all the depressing of the piston with the C-clamp and Do most of you guys change the shims ?? ...I have 100K on my car and they probably are worn but I wont be able to tell...I also have to borrow a jack and jack stands from a friend cause sadly I have none...
IM not a good macanic type...will It be easy ??
IM not a good macanic type...will It be easy ??
#12
for the front.. its 2 bolts.. take them off the caliper and then replace the pads.. it takes all of 2 mins.. i used my old shims.. but not knowing what condition yours are in.. i can't tell you..
for the rear.. its 3 bolts.. one of them is the Emergency/parking brake.. so you will have to put the car in gear and then put the emergency/parking brake down..
the caliper piston tool is $80.. you can rent from your local autoparts store.. use this to turn the caliper to get the caliper piston back in.. on both accounts once you have replaced the pads.. you will have to turn the piston back in to get it to fit over the rotor.. when i did mine i used needle nose pliers.. don't do that.. it requires lots of time and energy..
check the link i posted above
for the rear.. its 3 bolts.. one of them is the Emergency/parking brake.. so you will have to put the car in gear and then put the emergency/parking brake down..
the caliper piston tool is $80.. you can rent from your local autoparts store.. use this to turn the caliper to get the caliper piston back in.. on both accounts once you have replaced the pads.. you will have to turn the piston back in to get it to fit over the rotor.. when i did mine i used needle nose pliers.. don't do that.. it requires lots of time and energy..
check the link i posted above
Originally posted by matty
Well Im doin only the front two on one of the weekends coming up and it should be pretty easy...but I dont know .... I just dont understand all the depressing of the piston with the C-clamp and Do most of you guys change the shims ?? ...I have 100K on my car and they probably are worn but I wont be able to tell...I also have to borrow a jack and jack stands from a friend cause sadly I have none...
IM not a good macanic type...will It be easy ??
Well Im doin only the front two on one of the weekends coming up and it should be pretty easy...but I dont know .... I just dont understand all the depressing of the piston with the C-clamp and Do most of you guys change the shims ?? ...I have 100K on my car and they probably are worn but I wont be able to tell...I also have to borrow a jack and jack stands from a friend cause sadly I have none...
IM not a good macanic type...will It be easy ??
#15
I am with you
I too, due to lack of money, am about to attempt to put in the break kit from eatricezone.com myself...I am not sure how hard this will be seeing how I havent ever done a brake job before. I am no certified mechanic but im not a moron....will I be able to do this myself? also any tips anyone has on this thank you in advance
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Originally posted by matty
Wait, what should you use then to get the caliper over the rotor ?
sorry for being a pain
Wait, what should you use then to get the caliper over the rotor ?
sorry for being a pain
if you can't open the file then you probably need acrobat reader.. you can download it at http://www.adobe.com
#17
Re: stopping performance
Originally posted by max808
does the ceramic stop better than oe pads?
does the ceramic stop better than oe pads?
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Can anyone give me the detail instractions how to change my brake pads. I hate giving my car to mechanics, want to learn myself. 97SE
I would like to install stock pads. The cheapest I found front and rear totaling 85 dollars plus shipping. Any advice for a better deal.
I would like to install stock pads. The cheapest I found front and rear totaling 85 dollars plus shipping. Any advice for a better deal.
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Im doin the fronts on my 96se but I'm afraid...I will be putting raybestoes on but I hope nothing goes wrong..
After taking the caliper off and getting the rotor cut and new pads...why wont the caliper go on smoothly ?? I dont get it ??
After taking the caliper off and getting the rotor cut and new pads...why wont the caliper go on smoothly ?? I dont get it ??
#22
Originally posted by maximaGTR
Can anyone give me the detail instractions how to change my brake pads. I hate giving my car to mechanics, want to learn myself. 97SE
I would like to install stock pads. The cheapest I found front and rear totaling 85 dollars plus shipping. Any advice for a better deal.
Can anyone give me the detail instractions how to change my brake pads. I hate giving my car to mechanics, want to learn myself. 97SE
I would like to install stock pads. The cheapest I found front and rear totaling 85 dollars plus shipping. Any advice for a better deal.
#23
it's the piston
the caliper won't go on because the piston need to be compressed for the caliper to go over it. just like when you took the caliper off, you will need to compress the piston. once you get a haynes or chilton's manual all will be clear, you can look at the pictures.
Originally posted by matty
Im doin the fronts on my 96se but I'm afraid...I will be putting raybestoes on but I hope nothing goes wrong..
After taking the caliper off and getting the rotor cut and new pads...why wont the caliper go on smoothly ?? I dont get it ??
Im doin the fronts on my 96se but I'm afraid...I will be putting raybestoes on but I hope nothing goes wrong..
After taking the caliper off and getting the rotor cut and new pads...why wont the caliper go on smoothly ?? I dont get it ??
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