Any helpful tips for a brake job?, Looking for inputs Options

[94GT]

Hi, it's time for a brake job (2nd one since I bought the car 170,000 miles ago) and I'm looking for some input on how to do it right. For starters, I'm replacing the rotors this time. Last time (1st time) I just changed the pads and for fun I swapped out the brake hoses and bled the system. I did NOT resurface the rotors because I didn't think they were thick enough, so for the past 70,000 miles or so, it's been squealing. I used anti-squeal compound, but that didn't do it I didn't use brake cleaner on any parts. All I did was raise the vehicle, swap pads and hoses. Any of you guys who have tips on how to make my brakes sound happy for the next 70,000 miles, please drop a post. Thanks!

-Mike

[CelicaST202]

used your old brake pad and a c-clamp to push back the piston.

[94GT]

I just did my brake job and I followed my Haynes manual and compressed the piston before I pulled the caliper off the car. I placed one end on the back of the outside brake pad and the other on the flat spot on the inside of the caliper next to the brake hose. By the way, Autozone has the wrong size rotor in their computer! I got the whole thing installed before I realized it was too small. Fortunately I was able to get my old ones turned (they had just enough life left in them) and got my money back from Autozone.