Help. Changing Brake Rotors Today
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Help. Changing Brake Rotors Today
Hello guys. I'm replacing all four of my rotors today with standard NAPA rotors.
Is there anything out of the ordianary on my 97's brake system that I should be aware of or is the system standard?
Is there anything out of the ordianary on my 97's brake system that I should be aware of or is the system standard?
Melting Slicks
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From: tampa florida
You will need a 16 mm wrench and a 15 mm wrench to remove the bolts holding the pad. You have to hold the outside part with the 16 and use the 15 on the bolt. You will see what i mean after you get there.
Then you will unbolt the brake pad bracket to get the rotor off.
The rotors are stubborn. Before you begin, spray WD40 where the rotor contacts the hub at all four rotors. Then work on the pads so the WD40 has a chance to work. Bang the heck out of them to get them off, you wont hurt anything. Also, the rotors are location specific as they are directional. Make sure they are installed at LF, RF, RR LR.
The backs disconnect the barking brake, two bolts.
Thats all I can think of.
Others will chime in too if I missed anything.
Good Luck
Brad
Then you will unbolt the brake pad bracket to get the rotor off.
The rotors are stubborn. Before you begin, spray WD40 where the rotor contacts the hub at all four rotors. Then work on the pads so the WD40 has a chance to work. Bang the heck out of them to get them off, you wont hurt anything. Also, the rotors are location specific as they are directional. Make sure they are installed at LF, RF, RR LR.
The backs disconnect the barking brake, two bolts.
Thats all I can think of.
Others will chime in too if I missed anything.
Good Luck
Brad
Last edited by Brad@RevXtremeAutoSports; Jun 16, 2007 at 10:27 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fayetteville AR
It is pretty much like any modern 4 wheel disk brake system. I would soak the rear drums with WD 40 type spray. My rear rotors were rusted on to the hub. I spent a lot of time banging the drivers side off and 45 min later did the passenger side (which was soaking for 45 mins) and it only took a couple of hits with the rubber mallet. Mine is a 01 and at the time only had 25k miles. I could not believe the amount of rust. I sanded the area and applied a very light coat of brake caliper grease so I don’t go thought that again.
Also a good time to clean under the fender wells and other parts you can reach (but I get off on cleaning autos).
Also a good time to clean under the fender wells and other parts you can reach (but I get off on cleaning autos).
Pro
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From: Milwaukee Wi
Just look at the way the vanes in the rotors are facing. Should be pointing toward the rear of the car.
I didn't have any problem with rust on mine, while I had the back apart I adjusting the star wheel on the parking brake, so it works now.
I didn't have any problem with rust on mine, while I had the back apart I adjusting the star wheel on the parking brake, so it works now.
