Rear Brakes Question...
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From: Niceville, FL
Rear Brakes Question...
I have changed out the front rotors and pads, and want to possibly do the rears. But I spoke to someone who said I might just need to get the rotors turned in the rear and maybe new pads....anyone have step by step instructions on the easiest way to do the rear brakes? Do I need to bleed the brakes if just doing the rear brakes? Suggestions please... thanks.
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Originally Posted by mdbennes
I have changed out the front rotors and pads, and want to possibly do the rears. But I spoke to someone who said I might just need to get the rotors turned in the rear and maybe new pads....anyone have step by step instructions on the easiest way to do the rear brakes? Do I need to bleed the brakes if just doing the rear brakes? Suggestions please... thanks.
If you have done the front it should be no problem to do the rear. Same proceedure only a little easier as there is only 1 piston to compress. No need to bleed the brakes unless you have a soft pedal. The caliper bolts have a spec of 23 ft lbs. Make sure you grease the pins that the caliper bolts thread into.
Here is more info on pad changes:
http://member.newsguy.com/~rmoburg/j...eplacement.doc
And a picture of the caliper pins:
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From: Niceville, FL
Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
No need to do anything to the rear rotors unless they have some kind of problem. I never turn rotors any more when you can Raybestos Professional Grade for $20.00 each. www.rockauto.com
If you have done the front it should be no problem to do the rear. Same proceedure only a little easier as there is only 1 piston to compress. No need to bleed the brakes unless you have a soft pedal. The caliper bolts have a spec of 23 ft lbs. Make sure you grease the pins that the caliper bolts thread into.
Here is more info on pad changes:
http://member.newsguy.com/~rmoburg/j...eplacement.doc
And a picture of the caliper pins:
If you have done the front it should be no problem to do the rear. Same proceedure only a little easier as there is only 1 piston to compress. No need to bleed the brakes unless you have a soft pedal. The caliper bolts have a spec of 23 ft lbs. Make sure you grease the pins that the caliper bolts thread into.
Here is more info on pad changes:
http://member.newsguy.com/~rmoburg/j...eplacement.doc
And a picture of the caliper pins:
