2007-04-27 16:12:56 · 6 answers · asked by feathernetwork 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If there is nothing supplied with the brake pads, there is nothing to put on them.
If you are supplied with a small squeeze tube, that is "brake quiet" and goes on the backside of the brake pads to reduce noise.
2007-04-27 16:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When changing brake pads a few things should be considered, for instance do you know what you are doing, and or do you have help from some one who knows cars. Either way, the brake rotor should be checked for cracks as well, the minimum thickness of the rotor should be checked. If they are cracked or too thin they should be changed. Also check to see if the pads are wearing the same on both sides or if one side is much more worn out than the other, this may indicate that you have a siezed caliper on the one side and therefore must be changed. The rotors, if they are reusable should be machined or resurfaced. Also check the caliper mount(thats where the caliper slides), for burs or any imperfection that may hang up the caliper on the sliding surface. If there is, remove gently with a fine flat file to restore a smooth surface. Some mechanics at various shops also apply a very thin coat of anti sieze to the caliper slide surface on the caliper mount to keep the slide surface from rusting.
2007-04-27 23:46:55 · answer #2 · answered by senordrumstick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No glue for the pads there is a spray that you can put on the back of the pad to reduce squeaking but it is not mandatory,you should put a small amount of lube and i mean small on the sliding surface of the caliper mount were the caliper slides as you apply the brakes and on the pins that hold the caliper to the mount.most parts stores can steer you to the right lube and show you were to put it if your not familiar with break system parts.
2007-04-27 23:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by dirt racer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have the right tools it's pretty straight forward. Better off to have it done. Usually costs less.Oh yeah, if these are rear brake pads, turnandpush. Just a heads up. Don't try to press the rear calipers straight in. Just in case, caliper mounts and caliper slides are two different things.Pretty self explanatory.
2007-04-27 23:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by thejetdude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy job.....if your uncertain how easy, buy the repair manual for your local autoparts store, and go from there. Its seiously an easy job. The parts counter personal can also tell you if they need any lub, and it usuallys comes in the box with the pads. Good luck
2007-04-27 23:44:04 · answer #5 · answered by onefinesacaman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Glue but you should use the lube on the Caliper Bolts.
2007-04-27 23:22:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋