 disk brakes, when? (mm) |
 Jan 21, 2003 - 1:56 PM
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Let's say I bring my '99celica in to check if the brake pads are fine, and they tell you the width or how much of the brake is left, when is it time to get them changed? mm?
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Mar 7, 2003 - 7:45 PM
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The front disc brakes are easy to change on the celica, i did mine earlier today and it only took about 10 minutes after the wheels were off. The caliper comes off with 2 bolts ( i think 11 mm but not positive, i had a 11mm/12mm wrench ) After thats done, pull the old pads off, they are held in by metal clips and slide out with just a little pulling. Replace them with the new pads. Compress the piston with a U clamp or some sort, whatever will fit around the back side of the caliper and the inside of the piston. Compress it until its flush with the rest of the caliper. Put the caliper back in its place and bolt it back down. Pump the brake pedal a few times before you drive it because the caliper pistons have to come back out to hold pressure against the pads. 15.99 at autozone. If you arent sure you are capable of doing it though dont try it yourself, sometimes its best to take it to a reputable shop just to know that you're brakes are replaced correctly.
-Dave *edit* there are also 2 spring retainers that go across the inside of the caliper from each brake pad, I think they are there just to keep the pads off of the rotor when you arent braking, i never put mine back on since i changed my brakes last year *shrug* This post has been edited by DavezXTC: Mar 7, 2003 - 7:48 PM |
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claudio disk brakes Jan 21, 2003 - 1:56 PM
claudio OK guys, someone out there must know when its time... Jan 23, 2003 - 1:15 PM bonzaisushi all i know about are disk brakes is that there spr... Jan 23, 2003 - 2:41 PM claudio Well I definitely am planning to get some 17... Jan 23, 2003 - 3:52 PM bonzaisushi i know alignment is like 76 dollars here in kansas... Jan 24, 2003 - 2:53 PM Matthew There is a line on the pad that shows the minimum ... Jan 24, 2003 - 9:12 PM hostile43 are you talking about you pads or disks. if you ta... Jan 28, 2003 - 1:31 AM 94blackst QUOTE i dont think brakes should be too much under... Feb 6, 2003 - 12:03 AM Nero You know when to change them when you start to hea... Mar 7, 2003 - 4:19 PM claudio thanks everybody for the info. Mar 7, 2003 - 5:44 PM
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