I know that I need to get my front brake pads replaced and possibly front rotors resurfaced. I have a 2006 Honda Civic with almost 20,000 miles and need to know, do I also have to get the back brakes (drums) done too? I only hear screeching and a bit of grinding in the front but, is it true that I don't necessarily have to get the back brakes done right now too? I have researched that the rear drums should be replaced every 30 to 50,000 miles while the front discs should be done 15 -20,000 miles. I live in Chicago, snow, and salt. Thanks for your advice in advance.
2007-11-05 09:25:52 · 7 answers · asked by Mz. J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Bob --- I live in Chicago and I do a lot of stop and go driving. I have had this car since November of 2005 and never had any brake work done.
County Boy -- I will ask the shop I'm going to to let me know if the rotors can't be remachined (resurfaced). Thanks for the detailed reccommendation.
Blueman2 -- I have an appointment to go to NAPA Autocare Center USA Muffler and Brake, if they don't service me well or answer my questions, I will drive to your shop in NW Indiana. I'm pretty close to Hammond and Merrillville Indiana too.
Thanks everyone !
2007-11-06 02:56:04 · update #1
the back ones may be fine but you still need to have them all checked to make sure,they don't wear evenly all the time so its best to have everything checked and have it repaired as necessary ,good luck on it.
2007-11-05 09:30:54 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brakes are a replace as needed item, there realy is no replace every 30 to 50 thousand because the life of the brakes depends on the driver. If your rear brake shoes are still thick enough then you should have them adjusted only. If they are due to be replaced then by all means go ahead and replace them. As far as the front brakes you should never replace the pads without resurfacing the rotors. The old pads have worn into the rotor so when you put new pads on they wont make proper contact with the rotors because the rotors aren't even anymore like the new pads. So replace the front pads, resurface the front rotors and clean and adjust your rear brakes. It's also a good idea to flush the brake fluid if it hasn't been done in the last 2 years or so.
2007-11-05 09:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by P_M_B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first question would be why did you do the brakes in the first place and why only the rears? Some possible things to check are leaks some place in the lines, brake adjustment is even from side to side on the rear brakes and then try re bleeding them starting with the farthest brake from the master cylinder and doing all 4 brakes. Have someone pump the brake pedal smoothly and slowly around 3 to 4 pumps, then have them hold firm pressure on the pedal while you brake the bleeder loose, do not open it a lot, just crack it loose let fluid out, communication between the two people is very important at this juncture, the person in the truck must not let off the pedal until you have re-tightened the bleeder, repeat until you are certain no air remains in this portion of the brake line. Remember to keep an eye on the master cylinder as if it runs out of fluid you will have to start all over again. Repeat the bleeding steps until all 4 brakes are bled. I hope this helps! Marty
2016-05-28 00:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking rear shoes and drums outlast front rotors and pads 2 -1. The only true way is to pull off a brake drum and inspect the brake shoes. All very easy.
As for front rotors and brake pads if your rotors can not be re-machined go to autopartswarehouse.com and then go to your year make and model. The best most reliable rotors for your car is the EBC Slotted and dimpled rotors made in Great Britain. The part number is: EDC E35GD850. They are less expensive than OEM Honda parts. As for brake pads - EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads part number E35DP38122C.
I also live where there's lots of sloppy slush and salt covered snow, Up State NY. I thought miserable NYS was the only place that dumps horrific amounts of rock salt on the roads during the winter. We have mammouth salt mines all over Up State NY. One goes completely under Cayuga lake, a few miles north of Ithaca NY.
2007-11-05 11:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
20,000 is real early for front brakes to wear out unless something fell apart. The miles they will last depend on type of car, how you drive it, and brand of replacement parts, but 50-70,000 miles isn't unreasonable for them to last. Rear brakes don't wear out anywhere near as fast. I still have the original brakes on the back of my Ranger at 133,000 miles.
2007-11-05 10:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't necessarily have to replace all brakes at the same time ,I always take a look to see if the back ones are still good.
2007-11-05 09:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by sasyone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i would recommend that you have all 4 wheels checked...have the rotors measured...grinding a bad thing....in most cases you can go 2 to 1 front to rear....my shop is in northwest indiana...really close....let me know if you want to come out and we will check it out..the inspection is free
2007-11-05 11:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by blueman2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋