Pep Boys for brake job?
#11
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Do. It. Yourself.
Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
If you're lucky enough to have discs in the rear, (like both my vehicle and
the wife's) you will never pay someone to do your brakes again (having said
that, I hear drums are only a little more of a hassle). Honestly, it's
ridiculous how easy it is and disgusting that garages charge so much for the
"service"
And, no. Rotors do not always need to be turned.
n.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
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>I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) and
> noticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing
> plate.
>
> So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say
> they
> always turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors
> don't
> always need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be
> turned
> down if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the
> grooves)?
>
> I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20"
> lift
> floor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got
> is I
> didn't find out about it 10 years ago.
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
If you're lucky enough to have discs in the rear, (like both my vehicle and
the wife's) you will never pay someone to do your brakes again (having said
that, I hear drums are only a little more of a hassle). Honestly, it's
ridiculous how easy it is and disgusting that garages charge so much for the
"service"
And, no. Rotors do not always need to be turned.
n.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20041011121825.01525.00001826@mb-m17.aol.com...
>I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) and
> noticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing
> plate.
>
> So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say
> they
> always turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors
> don't
> always need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be
> turned
> down if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the
> grooves)?
>
> I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20"
> lift
> floor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got
> is I
> didn't find out about it 10 years ago.
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
#12
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Do. It. Yourself.
Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
If you're lucky enough to have discs in the rear, (like both my vehicle and
the wife's) you will never pay someone to do your brakes again (having said
that, I hear drums are only a little more of a hassle). Honestly, it's
ridiculous how easy it is and disgusting that garages charge so much for the
"service"
And, no. Rotors do not always need to be turned.
n.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20041011121825.01525.00001826@mb-m17.aol.com...
>I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) and
> noticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing
> plate.
>
> So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say
> they
> always turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors
> don't
> always need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be
> turned
> down if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the
> grooves)?
>
> I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20"
> lift
> floor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got
> is I
> didn't find out about it 10 years ago.
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
If you're lucky enough to have discs in the rear, (like both my vehicle and
the wife's) you will never pay someone to do your brakes again (having said
that, I hear drums are only a little more of a hassle). Honestly, it's
ridiculous how easy it is and disgusting that garages charge so much for the
"service"
And, no. Rotors do not always need to be turned.
n.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20041011121825.01525.00001826@mb-m17.aol.com...
>I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) and
> noticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing
> plate.
>
> So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say
> they
> always turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors
> don't
> always need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be
> turned
> down if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the
> grooves)?
>
> I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20"
> lift
> floor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got
> is I
> didn't find out about it 10 years ago.
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
#13
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Do. It. Yourself.
Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
If you're lucky enough to have discs in the rear, (like both my vehicle and
the wife's) you will never pay someone to do your brakes again (having said
that, I hear drums are only a little more of a hassle). Honestly, it's
ridiculous how easy it is and disgusting that garages charge so much for the
"service"
And, no. Rotors do not always need to be turned.
n.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20041011121825.01525.00001826@mb-m17.aol.com...
>I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) and
> noticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing
> plate.
>
> So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say
> they
> always turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors
> don't
> always need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be
> turned
> down if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the
> grooves)?
>
> I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20"
> lift
> floor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got
> is I
> didn't find out about it 10 years ago.
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
If you're lucky enough to have discs in the rear, (like both my vehicle and
the wife's) you will never pay someone to do your brakes again (having said
that, I hear drums are only a little more of a hassle). Honestly, it's
ridiculous how easy it is and disgusting that garages charge so much for the
"service"
And, no. Rotors do not always need to be turned.
n.
"Wblane" <wblane@aol.combotizer> wrote in message
news:20041011121825.01525.00001826@mb-m17.aol.com...
>I was rotating my tires (w/my new Harbor Freight 20" lift floor jack) and
> noticed the inner pads on my front brakes are worn down to the backing
> plate.
>
> So, I'm thinking of getting Pep Boys to R&R my front brake pads. They say
> they
> always turn down the rotors and the total cost would be $161.00. Rotors
> don't
> always need to be turned down do they? I thought they only needed to be
> turned
> down if they were badly grooved (they can catch a fingernail in the
> grooves)?
>
> I also want to thank whoever gave me the heads up on the great 3-ton, 20"
> lift
> floor jack I got from Harbor Freight for $60.00. The only regret I've got
> is I
> didn't find out about it 10 years ago.
> -Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Nathan Otis did pass the time by typing:
> Do. It. Yourself.
>
> Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
> outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
> took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
>
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
But to each their own.
You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
--
DougW
> Do. It. Yourself.
>
> Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
> outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
> took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
>
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
But to each their own.
You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
--
DougW
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Nathan Otis did pass the time by typing:
> Do. It. Yourself.
>
> Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
> outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
> took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
>
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
But to each their own.
You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
--
DougW
> Do. It. Yourself.
>
> Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
> outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
> took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
>
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
But to each their own.
You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
--
DougW
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Nathan Otis did pass the time by typing:
> Do. It. Yourself.
>
> Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
> outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
> took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
>
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
But to each their own.
You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
--
DougW
> Do. It. Yourself.
>
> Disc brakes are seriously one of the easiest things to change on your own
> outside of changing a tire. I'm only slightly mechanically inclined and it
> took me under an hour the first time. How about a walk through?
>
> http://www.stu-offroad.com/misc/frontbrakes-1.htm
Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
But to each their own.
You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
--
DougW
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Hi Doug,
I loosen the reservoir cap, and collapse the piston with front end
pliers while the calibers are still on the disks. But to each their own.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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DougW wrote:
>
> Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
> push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
> front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
> But to each their own.
>
> You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
> then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
> by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
> better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
>
> --
> DougW
I loosen the reservoir cap, and collapse the piston with front end
pliers while the calibers are still on the disks. But to each their own.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
> push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
> front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
> But to each their own.
>
> You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
> then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
> by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
> better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
>
> --
> DougW
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Hi Doug,
I loosen the reservoir cap, and collapse the piston with front end
pliers while the calibers are still on the disks. But to each their own.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
> push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
> front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
> But to each their own.
>
> You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
> then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
> by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
> better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
>
> --
> DougW
I loosen the reservoir cap, and collapse the piston with front end
pliers while the calibers are still on the disks. But to each their own.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
> push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
> front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
> But to each their own.
>
> You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
> then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
> by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
> better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
>
> --
> DougW
#19
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
Hi Doug,
I loosen the reservoir cap, and collapse the piston with front end
pliers while the calibers are still on the disks. But to each their own.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
> push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
> front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
> But to each their own.
>
> You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
> then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
> by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
> better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
>
> --
> DougW
I loosen the reservoir cap, and collapse the piston with front end
pliers while the calibers are still on the disks. But to each their own.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
DougW wrote:
>
> Only thing about that walk-thru I don't like is using a bit of metal to
> push the piston back in. It's easier to use the old pad. Just take the
> front pad off and press in the center of the old inside pad. Then take it off.
> But to each their own.
>
> You can also put a bleeder hose on the brake bleed screw and open it slightly
> then compress. That way the older fluid in the piston goes out and is replaced
> by slightly newer fluid from the reservoir and lines. Not a full bleed, but
> better than a stanky sweat sock roasting over a warm radiator.
>
> --
> DougW
#20
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Re: Pep Boys for brake job?
My brother's 88 Acura Integra had the easiest disk pad replacement process I've
ever seen. You didn't have to remove the calipers because they simply swung up
and out of the way once a through-bolt was removed. It looked like both the
inner and outer pads were mounted to this swing up
arm.
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)
ever seen. You didn't have to remove the calipers because they simply swung up
and out of the way once a through-bolt was removed. It looked like both the
inner and outer pads were mounted to this swing up
arm.
-Bill (remove "botizer" to reply via email)