streeteg Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 This friday I am going to get my motor tuned but the brakes are worn and I got new rotors and pads that have to go on. Is this something that can be done in a few hours? or is there some crazy spindle tool, or other road block that should make me hold off for a little bit. And also i realize this is a dumb post because there are factors that could make it go either way, but in general there are processes on some cars that take longer then others and I was hoping that this isnt one of them. Thanks, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Get yourself a Factory Service Manual, it shows you what to do, and even has diagrams. Pads are not hard, the caliper is held on with two bolts. To get the rotor off: Take off the wheel, then take off the wheel bearing cover Take the codder pin out, and screw out the nut cover/nut. The rotor and hub will slide out now, there are four bolts [probably rusty] that hold the rotor to the wheel hub. Spray them with penetrant before trying to get them off. Installation is the reverse of removal. Bleed your brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Thank for the help-Ive had some bad penetrant experiences so if I have to have the car back together in less then 12 hours I dont want to have to deal with stuck bolts etc. I was just wondering if it was a floating rotor setup that a quick change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I changed my front wheel studs in less than an hour. [same process] It's not bad. Might as well re-grease your wheel bearings while you're in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slown280z Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Might as well re-grease your wheel bearings while you're in there. Not a "might as well", you SHOULD check your bearings for burnt grease, scoring, or other defects. If they are fine, you have to repack them with fresh bearing grease. This only applies to the fronts by the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlatBlack Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Sorry! Yes, you definitely need to do that. I replaced my front bearings a while back so I don't usually think about having 30 year old bearing in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Brakes are one of those ...while your at it tasks.....read on... Overall brakes are pretty easy to change. A few bolts is all that holds it together. Get a piston spreader....they push the pistons back into the caliper to make room for the new pads. Harbor frieght should have them cheap. And yes while your at it regrease the bearings or change them altogether if they dont spin smoothly. While your down there check the flexible lines to make sure they are not cracked. You may be very surprised and want to put new ones on! And if you dont know how old the brake fluid is (usualy in there for years!!!) while your at it change it all togther and bleed the system. It will make a huge difference. While Im at this did I mention a quick peak at the rears? If the fronts are down...... And while your at it might as well change the clutch fluid as its the same slippery fluid. The first time you do all this it will be slow(er)...but thats all part of this activity we call a hobby. You will just have to learn and work the correct squence. But when your finished you will be all warm and fuzzy inside thinking about all the money you saved. I can do it all in 2 - 3 hours if Im prepared....and Im all thumbs ! GO4IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 haha ya Brakes are actually one of my favorite things to work with on the car. I just dont want to risk having the car not together for the tuning appointment if i can avoid it. The brakes that are on the car now are pretty shot- so its going to be night and day. While it might take you 2-3 hours it will probably take me twice that, and maybe a couple trips to pep boys or an order of stainless lines from tire rack ETC... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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