Brakes On A 98 Taurus?

Question

I need to replace my front and rear brakes, i never replaced the brakes before. What do i need to do in order to replace the brakes? BAsically, how do i do it?

Answer 1

All the information is good for if you dont need to remove and replace the rotors. you will need a 3/4" socket to take the wheels off, a 12, 13, or 14 mm wrench to take the calipers off, i cant remember what it is for sure. and then a tube of caliper pin lube to clean and lubricate the slide pins. For the rear, if it has discs you will need an ebrake piston compressor, which basically turns the piston back into the caliper, and the wrenches mentioned above. You can use a pair of large needle noze pliers to turn the piston back in, but if its stiff you'll need the special tool. Make sure the notches in the piston line up with the notch on the back of the pad. For rear drums, make sure you do one side at a time so you can see how it goes back together. You will need a large flat head screwdriver, a pair of channel-lock pliers, a 16oz hammer, small-medium pry bars, a pair of side cutters(wire cutters, to remove and install return springs), and a brake hold down spring depressor to take the shoes off the backing plate.

Answer 2

First u need to call a place like AutoZone or Checkers ..tell the make , year and model of your car...they usually have them in stock...
u probably have abs all around so very easy just remember do one wheel at a time..remember how u took it off so u can put it back the same way..
Don't forget to bleed your brake line so no air is in the lines..*A manual would help also since u have never done before..
U have to jack the car up to do each wheel also..Safety****make sure u put something behind the back wheels when doing the front...and vis versa for the back....do not need the car moving while u do it..
after u are done..make sure u have enough brake fluid in the holder...check it.to make sure..Disc Brake Pad spreader...
For installing pads on most domestic and import cars and light trucks. Makes changing pads an easy job. Tool compresses brake piston for easy Pad installation....
Brake Spring Pliers
Double Ended Tool for Removing and Installing Brake Springs. Use plier tips to stretch brake spring. Handle ends remove and install spring over anchor post....
I could go into deep detail so I have a website that may help u along....

good luck