2006-07-25 03:47:57 · 9 answers · asked by Bernie M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The year make and model of the vehicle would be helpful. But basically you remove the two caliper bolt/pins holding the caliper to the knuckle. Remove the caliper and the brake pads. Using a c-clamp push the caliper piston back in. Install the pads. Put the caliper back on and reinstall the caliper bolt/pins. Pump the pedal up before you start driving. Like I said, that's the basic install. There are systems out there that are more complicated then that.
2006-07-25 04:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by EmEsBee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy a haynes manual......if you don't want to bother, try this....
It will depend on the exact make and model but heres a rough idea.
1) loosen wheel nuts with car on ground
2) jack the car up and place tripid under the axel for safety
3)Remove wheel nuts and wheel
4) you should see the caliper which holds the pads next to the disk. This should have a one or more bolts which holds it in place(usually at the bottom). In some cars (old Vauxhalls) it might be a pin which youe will need to knock out using a flat headed hammer or a punch. In some cars (fiats) the pin will have a retaining clip which you will need to remove with a pair of pliars before knocking out the pin.
5) lift the caliper up and tie it out of the way with some cord, before removing the old pads.
6)pop the bonnet and take the lid off the brake fluid resivour so to allow the fluid to move during step 7. you may wish to place some rags around the resivour to mop up any overflowing fluid.
7)compress the piston using a g-clamp brush any crap anyway from the disc and caliper and insert the new pads.
8)drop the caliper back into postion and reinsert the retaining bolt/s/pins.
9)put wheel back on, tighten wheel bolts, remove tripod
10) remove jack and tighten the wheel bolts.
Repeat for other side. Remember to put the lid back on to the reseviour, pump the brakes before driving and to take it easy for a while.....it's not a hard job but take your time and if unsure please take it to a garage.......its not an area you want to make mistakes on......good luck!
2006-07-25 11:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by Bass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step 1) remove old pads
Step 2) install new pads
Step 3) miller time.
Seriously though, it"s not that hard to do but if you have not done it before have some one who has help you the first time, Don't mess around with your brakes if your unsure of your own capabilities and knowledge.
2006-07-25 13:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Gearhead 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are a really important piece of safety equipment so my step by step guide goes like this: -
Phone a garage and book an appointment
Take can in and leave it there
Pick up later and hand over money
At least then it is done by professionals!
2006-07-25 10:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by ehc11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do your own repaires always get the Haynes type manual it will save you a fortune and it`s easy to follow !
2006-07-25 10:52:58 · answer #5 · answered by shingles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not the best of diy jobs to start on if you make a *ollocks , get a mate to show you and deff get a haynes if your goin to do your own maintence
2006-07-25 17:08:23 · answer #6 · answered by bitsinbobs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, look in your Haynes manual.
2006-07-25 10:54:35 · answer #7 · answered by Dick s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get in car, close door, drive car, head for qwik fit, exit car, ask person to change brakes, pay man, get in car, close door, drive car, head for pub
2006-07-25 10:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by The LSC Group 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what car you are changing pads on.please be more informative?
2006-07-25 10:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋