Brake pads
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Changing the pads can be a pain, but it is worth atleast the effort before you pay someone else to do it. And for myself, I will NEVER do drums again. And the squeaking can also come from cheapo rotors. I have new Raybestos pads all around and got the cheapest rotors from Autozone, (rear were only $9 each) and they tend to squeak. So give it a look, and is always good to have a repair manual handy. Also make sure you have a ride, just incase you need to make a parts run. LMAO I tend to break things
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From: Newnan, Ga
Originally Posted by SRT_Andy
The best time to change them is when you have between 1/8" and 1/4" left on the pad. If you let it get to the metail, it will be harder or impossible to turn the rotors.
I had Axxis PBR semi-mettalic pads and they were OUTSTANDING! They may have cost me about $40, but it was well worth the money - I also got some Brembo OEM style rotors for $29 each for the fronts. One day on the way home I had to stop quickly for a redlight and couldn't believe how smooth and fast it decelerated - I thought I was sliding!
EDIT: Most people think that squeaking generally means you need to replace the pads, but the #1 cause of squeaking is brake and other dust. If your pads are still in good health, try some anti-squeak from AutoZone - it's about $.99 for a package which will cover the front pads.
I had Axxis PBR semi-mettalic pads and they were OUTSTANDING! They may have cost me about $40, but it was well worth the money - I also got some Brembo OEM style rotors for $29 each for the fronts. One day on the way home I had to stop quickly for a redlight and couldn't believe how smooth and fast it decelerated - I thought I was sliding!
EDIT: Most people think that squeaking generally means you need to replace the pads, but the #1 cause of squeaking is brake and other dust. If your pads are still in good health, try some anti-squeak from AutoZone - it's about $.99 for a package which will cover the front pads.
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Changing pads is as easy as rotating your tires. It's not very hard.
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Originally Posted by CivicSiRacer
Changing pads is as easy as rotating your tires. It's not very hard.
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From: San Antonio, Texas
Originally Posted by delsoldude
No, shoes for drums are the real pain. And pads are not normally hard, but when you have stripped or rusted fast bolts, or if you break it. It is a pain, not hard. You can get lucky and everything comes off and back on easy tho. It is always worth a shot
I just changed my rotors/pads last weekend. I got this brand called Wearever or something like that from Advanced Auto, $60 for everything.
the drivers side was a breeze, took me and a helper about 20min, but the other side we ran into a problem with the 2 philips screws holding the rotor being stripped. $2 for screws from honda, and we just drilled the old ones out. that side took about an hour. While I was at it, I rotated the tires. Not bad....
saved $100 for labor
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I have been reading this thread because I am in the process of replacing the front pads. The question I have is the two bolts will not break free, what suggestions do you all have as I do not want to damage them.
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Spray it with some WD-40 or break cleaner which you should have if you are doing your brakes. Let it soak in, bang it with a hammer(make sure not to damage the head) then give it a try. If you can torch it, try that and heat it up. MAKE SURE IT IS NOT SOAKING IN THE CLEANER OR WD-40 AS THEY ARE VERY FLAMMABLE.
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Originally Posted by delsoldude
You do not need those screw on there. They are only there to hold the rotor one while the car is being manufactured. The rim will hold it on
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moso gave me pretty good directions on how to change them, its just i dont know what alot of the parts are. on the caliper, what bolts do i need to remove? wheres the brake line, how do i flush it?
