i have replaced brake pads on the rear but the front set-up is different. there are 2 giant hex nuts and two bolts. the hex seems to be for the caliper while the bolts for the caliper bracket. which do i remove? i don't see the usual long bolts on the caliper. there are sensors on the pads too. can't find any instructions or pictures anywhere. help!How do I replace Front Brake Pads on My 1993 Audi 100 CS Quattro?Here's the best I can do:
Hope it will help you :
Sorry I can't paste the images.
Front brakes, servicing (100/A6 models)
Front brake pads, replacing (100/A6 models)
?Remove wheels.
?Mark positions of brake pads that are to be used again.
Install again in same place to ensure uniform braking.
?鈫?Disconnect harness connector by pressing spring (bottom arrow).
?鈫?Remove cap (top arrow) from upper guide pin.
?Carefully lift holding strap up a little from lower part of connector with screwdriver, then turn 90 掳 to right or left and remove from bracket.
?Detach wire for brake pad wear indicator from lower cap.
?Remove lower cap.
?鈫?Pry brake pad retaining spring out of brake caliper housing with screwdriver, and remove.
?鈫?Remove both guide pins from brake caliper.
?Remove brake caliper housing.
CAUTION!
鈼?Do not loosen brake hose or lines.
鈼?Secure the brake caliper with a piece of wire in order to relieve the stress on the brake hose.
鈼?Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose.
?Remove brake pads from brake caliper housing and remove brake pad carrier.
?鈫?Press piston back in brake caliper housing
WARNING!
Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth through a hose.
CAUTION!
鈼?Extract part of the brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir before pushing back the pistons.
鈼?Use the bleeder bottle or a plastic bottle, which is used only for brake fluid, for extracting the fluid.
鈼?If this is not done, particularly if the brake fluid has been topped up in the meantime, brake fluid may flow out and cause damage.
?鈫?Install inner brake pad, with brake pad wear indicator wire, in brake caliper housing.
?Install outer brake pad on brake pad carrier.
?Install brake caliper housing with both guide pins on brake pad carrier and torque guide pins.
Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
?Install both guide pin caps.
?Install lower part of connector in bracket.
?Clip wire for brake pad wear indicator into hook in lower cap and route appropriately.
?Connect harness connector.
?Install retaining spring in brake caliper housing.
Note:
Depress the brake pedal firmly several times while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal operating positions.
Good Luck!How do I replace Front Brake Pads on My 1993 Audi 100 CS Quattro?you need to take it to a professional, to replace the pads is one thing and to get them to work properly is another. you may have the front pads done yourself but in a couple of months time you may well have braking pulsation shaky steering wheel and vibrations all caused by inappropriate brake job, the mechanic will measure the thickness of the front discs if they are machinable he will advise to do so if not then pads and discs replacement will be the best option, I've seen allot through the years I know for sure if you want to cut costs GO PRO.How do I replace Front Brake Pads on My 1993 Audi 100 CS Quattro?Dude.... or, girl, if I was you I would get a proffessional... brake pads are tricky... and you gotta test the brakes after you install them. I am telling you because my dad is a mechanic and I am planning to go to UTI where I am gonna study the same thing.How do I replace Front Brake Pads on My 1993 Audi 100 CS Quattro?with an expert or along or with a book from autozoneHow do I replace Front Brake Pads on My 1993 Audi 100 CS Quattro?take it to a pro you really don't want to mess your car up
Monday, October 24, 2011
I had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?
from the shop yesterday and the brake light came on the dashboard, he did something and went off. Today I was on my way to work when the light came on again, what should i do, or how can i fix this?I had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?you reset it with a computer,take it back and make him fix it,free.
if your car has anti-lock brakes and he didn't open the bleeders on the calipers when he compressed them,that forced the fluid up to the ABS control and may have caused damage.
or just check the fluid level and tap on the side of the resevor,the float may be stuckI had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?what kind of car is it and if its a newer model there is a sensor on the brake caliper that needs to be reset through the computer of the car so take the car back to the mechanicI had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?take it back he didnt reset it right,I had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?bring the car back and have him clear the computer of the break fault ... you need to learn some about mechanics ... how many wheels did he do ... you should do a pair not one ....you do 2 or all 4 ... doing just one wheel will make the brakes stop un evenly ... you are talking about disk brakes ... a lot of cars have front discs and rear drum brakes .. they work and are repaired very differently ... Find out more about your car and the repairs will be easier and cheaper ... A mechanic who senses you know about cars will not try to rip you off selling you stuff you do not need ....
if your car has anti-lock brakes and he didn't open the bleeders on the calipers when he compressed them,that forced the fluid up to the ABS control and may have caused damage.
or just check the fluid level and tap on the side of the resevor,the float may be stuckI had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?what kind of car is it and if its a newer model there is a sensor on the brake caliper that needs to be reset through the computer of the car so take the car back to the mechanicI had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?take it back he didnt reset it right,I had my mechanic change the brake pads and resurface the disk? on my car, I picked up the car?bring the car back and have him clear the computer of the break fault ... you need to learn some about mechanics ... how many wheels did he do ... you should do a pair not one ....you do 2 or all 4 ... doing just one wheel will make the brakes stop un evenly ... you are talking about disk brakes ... a lot of cars have front discs and rear drum brakes .. they work and are repaired very differently ... Find out more about your car and the repairs will be easier and cheaper ... A mechanic who senses you know about cars will not try to rip you off selling you stuff you do not need ....
On Average, How much for brake pads and rotors for 05 VW passat?
I really don't have a preferrence for the dealer or a smaller shop, but I do not want to change them myself. Does anybody have any price range they could give me that they paid???
ThanksOn Average, How much for brake pads and rotors for 05 VW passat?$200-$500, depending if they can turn the old rotors or have to replace them.lock file graphics animation
ThanksOn Average, How much for brake pads and rotors for 05 VW passat?$200-$500, depending if they can turn the old rotors or have to replace them.
Ford Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?
Have changed pads on other cars before. Is Fiesta an easy job and do you need specialist equipment?Ford Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?very easy and just diy tool kitFord Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?unjack the wheel.
unbolt the caliper.
pull off it off the disc - it will come.
rest the caliper on a support so it doesnt pull the brake pipe.
get a screw driver and hammer, tap the pads out from behind (they are accessable)
use a clamp (3 from focus/b%26amp;Q etc) to clamp the pistons in the caliper back so you can fit the new pads in AND get them back on the disc.
tap the new pads in (avoid tapping the actual brake pad part itself - use the edges.)
put it all back again.Ford Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?7mm dia long Alan key and screwdriverFord Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?if you have do any brake on any cars most all are about the sameFord Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?are super easy to change
unbolt the caliper.
pull off it off the disc - it will come.
rest the caliper on a support so it doesnt pull the brake pipe.
get a screw driver and hammer, tap the pads out from behind (they are accessable)
use a clamp (3 from focus/b%26amp;Q etc) to clamp the pistons in the caliper back so you can fit the new pads in AND get them back on the disc.
tap the new pads in (avoid tapping the actual brake pad part itself - use the edges.)
put it all back again.Ford Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?7mm dia long Alan key and screwdriverFord Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?if you have do any brake on any cars most all are about the sameFord Fiesta Mk4 - How to change brake pads?are super easy to change
How much it cost (part & labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?
How much it cost on average?How much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?Parts will vary greatly from one place to the other. Most brake jobs pay a book rate of 1hr on the front and 2hrs on the rear brakes. Depending on what the shops rate is, is how much you need to calculate for that. Some places like Firestone or Goodyear have set brake job rates... here is the catch with that... For 89.99 they will do the front axle, but then they are going to look at everything on your front axle and try to sale you everything you 'need'. So I suggest not to take it there if you dont know much about cars and there needs because they have a way of tlaking you into these things. Rotors front and back have different prices for type of rotor. They can vary from 29.99 all the way up to 99.99 for the nice expensive ones for racing and such. Bottom line I am trying to educate you on what to look for, no way to really give you a good estimate unless I can see what you have. You may be able to save some money and not get rotors. If they are still in spec. you can have them turned down to take any warpage, or flaw out. Then again You may run into some bearing problems and so on. no way to tell until looked at. hey good luck with your brakes....
By the way, If you brought it to my shop, it would most likely be around 350.00 to 400.00. Depending on what you wanted as in parts... That is for both front and rear @ 45.00 an hr. and the high side of parts....How much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?I went into braketeam about a year and a half ago and i got my brakes done there for about $450 with new brake pads and they only resurfaced the rotors, but its always a good idea to give them a call first =D Do some shopping first.How much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?depends on how good the parts and r u replacing or cutting discs? 125 to 175 per axelHow much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?at retail my guess would be around$600 total
By the way, If you brought it to my shop, it would most likely be around 350.00 to 400.00. Depending on what you wanted as in parts... That is for both front and rear @ 45.00 an hr. and the high side of parts....How much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?I went into braketeam about a year and a half ago and i got my brakes done there for about $450 with new brake pads and they only resurfaced the rotors, but its always a good idea to give them a call first =D Do some shopping first.How much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?depends on how good the parts and r u replacing or cutting discs? 125 to 175 per axelHow much it cost (part %26amp; labor) to replace brake pads and rotors (front and back) on 1995 Acura Integra?at retail my guess would be around$600 total
How much should I have to pay to get 2 front rotors replaced with front brake pads?
The car is a 1999 Ford Taurus SE 3.0 literHow much should I have to pay to get 2 front rotors replaced with front brake pads?depends on the quality and where you take it.
Quality parts at a decent shop will probably run about $350-500How much should I have to pay to get 2 front rotors replaced with front brake pads?It will be the cost of a brake job+the cost of the parts you want to use. Cost of the brakejob should be less than 1hour of shop time.
If you bring in your own parts you can save a ton of money.
Lookup parts at say rockauto.com:
There are cheaper parts and more expensive parts, but the difference isn't that much. The expensive part will still be cheaper then what the shop will charge you for a worse part. I personally would get the premium parts so I don't have to have the job done again
raysbestos premium rotors:
2x$43
pads:
akebono proacts
$60
tax and shipping $20.
labor with tax and shop fees around $80.
This should put you into a total around the $250 range.
This is just an estimate, you definitely have the option to pick out cheaper rotors ($20-$30 each) or cheaper pads ($30) and save a little bit there.
Quality parts at a decent shop will probably run about $350-500How much should I have to pay to get 2 front rotors replaced with front brake pads?It will be the cost of a brake job+the cost of the parts you want to use. Cost of the brakejob should be less than 1hour of shop time.
If you bring in your own parts you can save a ton of money.
Lookup parts at say rockauto.com:
There are cheaper parts and more expensive parts, but the difference isn't that much. The expensive part will still be cheaper then what the shop will charge you for a worse part. I personally would get the premium parts so I don't have to have the job done again
raysbestos premium rotors:
2x$43
pads:
akebono proacts
$60
tax and shipping $20.
labor with tax and shop fees around $80.
This should put you into a total around the $250 range.
This is just an estimate, you definitely have the option to pick out cheaper rotors ($20-$30 each) or cheaper pads ($30) and save a little bit there.
The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?
Apparently I have 5% left, but they're not squeaking or grinding in any way- how soon should I be worried about making this change?The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?You can do a brake job by yourself.
The process is pretty much the same for all vehciles. I've been refering people to this web site for Instructions on how to change brakes. Rob gives a good illustrations, and his web sit can be found here:
http://www.********.com/lessons/brakesho
Warning:
1. I would definitely recommend jack stands under a car, never do a brake job with just the car jack.
2. Always use a fixed size wrench, never use a cresent wrench as illustrated by Rob
3. Otherwise his instructions are pretty well written and can be found here.
Oh and he's replacing brake pads, not shoes as he has incorrectly called them from time to time. Shoe are for drum brakes, pads are for disk brakes.
Also it is recommended to get the rotor's thickness measured (to ensure they are not too thin) and resurfaced for best braking.
These instructions are of course for front brakes.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?It isn't very hard to do but if you don't have any mechanical experience, then, i would let the profesionals do it. rather be safe then sorryThe front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?Listen for a high-pitched squeal...that's the wear indicators. When you hear that, do 'em as soon as possible. If they get metal to metal, it's too late...you're looking a getting your rotors turned then. Shouldn't take but less than an hour to do 'em both. And use some anti-squeal stuff behind the pads when you install 'em.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?The answer to your first question is: (survey says), not at all. This is a fairly simple task. Tools required: wheel caulk, floor jack, jack stand, drive ratchet, 14mm socket, a disk brake tool or a C clamp, and a tire iron or cross. To get started on this job park the car so it is on a slight incline. Set the parking brake and place wheel caulk(s) behind rear tire(s). Before raising vehical loosen lug nuts on both tires. Next place floor jack in front of vehical and slide under to the cars crossmember. This is a central main beam that craddles engine and supports suspension. Find at best its center and raise. Once in the air you might find that even though your dead center when you raised it one side is higher than the other, don't worry it will always be like that. Place jack stands at jacking points for your car. If you don't know where they are you can find it in your owners manual or a repair manual or I could just tell you. Right before the wheel well of the front tires you should see a lip that putrudes a bit more than the rest of the under siding. Thats your jack point. Remove lug nuts and tire. Next with your ratchet and 14mm you will need to remove two(2) bolts from the brake caliper. On the otherside of the calpier at each end are the bolts. These will take a little convincing to loosen the bolts. Before the bolts are removed find something the caliper can perch on. Do Not let the caliper just hang there by the brake hose. Remove old pads, inspect rotor for grooves, thickness should still be ok unless you do a good amount of hard braking. Next remove the cap to the brake fluid reservoir. Try not to leave cap off for too long for brake fluid is gyroscope. Meaning it absorbes moisture from the air. You shouldn't need to add any brake fluid. Next with a brake caliper tool or C clamp push the piston, (that cylintrical piece) back in making sure the boot telescopes uniformly back as well. You should notice the fluid in the reservoir rise as well. Next insert new pads and slip caliper over the rotor. Bolt back on and repeat on other side. Once you are done there shouldn't be any extra parts, the pads don't count as extra because you started with 4 new ones and now you have 4 old ones. Tighten reservoir cap and wa-la, done.
The answer to your second question is that disk brakes have there own timely reminder system. When they start to squeak is when they should be changed, or if you feel a hard grinding when applying the brakes. If your wondering how do pads do that well the ones you took off look at them. You see a popsicle stick size of metal that comes from the back of the pad but ends up on the side just a little. Thats your indicator. When metal rubs agaisnt metal it creates a squeaking sound and it gets louder and louder until replaced. So until your breaks start squeaking is when you should change them. Join me next week folks as we look at rocket engines and there muliple uses at home.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?As others have said, changing your brake pads is pretty easy, if you've got any mechanical inclination. But make sure you do it on time - brake pads are cheap, but if you try to eke out every last mile from the pads, you could wreck your brake rotors - and fixing them is a lot harder than just replacing the pads.
The process is pretty much the same for all vehciles. I've been refering people to this web site for Instructions on how to change brakes. Rob gives a good illustrations, and his web sit can be found here:
http://www.********.com/lessons/brakesho
Warning:
1. I would definitely recommend jack stands under a car, never do a brake job with just the car jack.
2. Always use a fixed size wrench, never use a cresent wrench as illustrated by Rob
3. Otherwise his instructions are pretty well written and can be found here.
Oh and he's replacing brake pads, not shoes as he has incorrectly called them from time to time. Shoe are for drum brakes, pads are for disk brakes.
Also it is recommended to get the rotor's thickness measured (to ensure they are not too thin) and resurfaced for best braking.
These instructions are of course for front brakes.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?It isn't very hard to do but if you don't have any mechanical experience, then, i would let the profesionals do it. rather be safe then sorryThe front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?Listen for a high-pitched squeal...that's the wear indicators. When you hear that, do 'em as soon as possible. If they get metal to metal, it's too late...you're looking a getting your rotors turned then. Shouldn't take but less than an hour to do 'em both. And use some anti-squeal stuff behind the pads when you install 'em.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?The answer to your first question is: (survey says), not at all. This is a fairly simple task. Tools required: wheel caulk, floor jack, jack stand, drive ratchet, 14mm socket, a disk brake tool or a C clamp, and a tire iron or cross. To get started on this job park the car so it is on a slight incline. Set the parking brake and place wheel caulk(s) behind rear tire(s). Before raising vehical loosen lug nuts on both tires. Next place floor jack in front of vehical and slide under to the cars crossmember. This is a central main beam that craddles engine and supports suspension. Find at best its center and raise. Once in the air you might find that even though your dead center when you raised it one side is higher than the other, don't worry it will always be like that. Place jack stands at jacking points for your car. If you don't know where they are you can find it in your owners manual or a repair manual or I could just tell you. Right before the wheel well of the front tires you should see a lip that putrudes a bit more than the rest of the under siding. Thats your jack point. Remove lug nuts and tire. Next with your ratchet and 14mm you will need to remove two(2) bolts from the brake caliper. On the otherside of the calpier at each end are the bolts. These will take a little convincing to loosen the bolts. Before the bolts are removed find something the caliper can perch on. Do Not let the caliper just hang there by the brake hose. Remove old pads, inspect rotor for grooves, thickness should still be ok unless you do a good amount of hard braking. Next remove the cap to the brake fluid reservoir. Try not to leave cap off for too long for brake fluid is gyroscope. Meaning it absorbes moisture from the air. You shouldn't need to add any brake fluid. Next with a brake caliper tool or C clamp push the piston, (that cylintrical piece) back in making sure the boot telescopes uniformly back as well. You should notice the fluid in the reservoir rise as well. Next insert new pads and slip caliper over the rotor. Bolt back on and repeat on other side. Once you are done there shouldn't be any extra parts, the pads don't count as extra because you started with 4 new ones and now you have 4 old ones. Tighten reservoir cap and wa-la, done.
The answer to your second question is that disk brakes have there own timely reminder system. When they start to squeak is when they should be changed, or if you feel a hard grinding when applying the brakes. If your wondering how do pads do that well the ones you took off look at them. You see a popsicle stick size of metal that comes from the back of the pad but ends up on the side just a little. Thats your indicator. When metal rubs agaisnt metal it creates a squeaking sound and it gets louder and louder until replaced. So until your breaks start squeaking is when you should change them. Join me next week folks as we look at rocket engines and there muliple uses at home.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?As others have said, changing your brake pads is pretty easy, if you've got any mechanical inclination. But make sure you do it on time - brake pads are cheap, but if you try to eke out every last mile from the pads, you could wreck your brake rotors - and fixing them is a lot harder than just replacing the pads.
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