How hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?

I have a 2002 Honda Civic and I have been quoted $200 for parts and labor to replace the front brake pads. I am wondering if I can't do this myself for a lot cheaper. Any input/links to how-to sites would be appreciated.How hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?OK don't do it! these techs charge alot to do it because they've busted %26amp; bled knuckles trying to learn how to do it. now they've got the tools %26amp; the know how to make a very effective brake service work well. an amateur/novice will encounter problems out of their league then what happens. you're stuck in between a rock %26amp; a hard place. if a brake hose ruptures, if the rotors are rusted, if the piston doesn't collapse evenly slow or not at all or does not return well if at all, or if the fluid is black(moisture inhibitors are depleted),if the wheel cylinders leaks or a metal brake line breaks or if the hardware screws are worn/stripped when starting/removing or worse yet, finishing/replacing and you don't have extras to use, or if any other conditions arise during the process where you'll need fire or extreme heat to loosen metallic parts or even if the lug nuts are stripped or worse break off when removing or installing back......what do you do? if you're not in a shop, the answer may not be made in a safe manner. no brakes and you die, crash or kill someone. any wheel assembly issues during the process and you have a steering or wheel safety issue now from a brake service %26amp; it can happen on 04' %26amp; o5 cars and even these are fairly new but heat %26amp; friction know no age %26amp; that's why it's important to make sure you get a solid service. your life may depend on it. i have seen a wheel come off from a car 30 feet from me in the middle of the road because the fool didn't listen to me when i told him not to drive the car %26amp; tow it. he had 2 lug nuts on his right rear tire when he left. he made a u-turn, the wheel popped off %26amp; rolled about 15 feet from the car. the car skidded deep in the road resting on his brake rotor. he didn't want to take the time after i warned him he could die if the wheel came off.please be careful and remember i'm looking out for youHow hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?I've done this numerous times myself. It's fairly simple. It's just a matter of jacking up the car, removing the tire, removing two bolts that hold the caliper on, open a bleeder valve, force the caliper open wide, remove old pads, put in the new pads and then reverse the process to put the caliper and wheel back on.How hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?It very Easy and you will save money doing it. The disc brake are that easierHow hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?It's very easy. It will cost you less than $50. Good luck1How hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?Yup, pretty simple...although I just use a C-clamp and the old brake pad to compress the caliper piston -keeps you from possibly having to bleed the brakes afterwards. Pick up a repair manual for about twenty bucks, It will tell you every step necessary to change them -some car have pads that can be changed without removing the caliper. But you will save money, even if you get really good premium pads. I used to sell parts to repair shops, and more often than not, they use the cheapest, crappiest pads possible in order to make money.How hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?Fairly easy job, but i wouldnt recomend opening any bleeder valves like you were recomended. Once air gets into the system, you will then need to bleed the brakes free of air. I would just take off the master cylinder cover and remove some fluid (best for most of it) out of the master. When you put the pads on then top off with fresh brake fluids.

You can go to www.autozone.com and look under the maintenence section for a brief description on how to replace your brakes.

PS........ If your pads hit the metal on the rotors, you will have to resurface them to true the new pads to them for better stopping power. If you have deep grooves in the rotor , then you may need to rteplace the rotors also.

Good Luck............you can e-mail me if you run into any problems.How hard/easy is it to replace your own brake pads?It all depends on the condition of your rotors, when you do break pads, its extremely smart to get your rotars machined, resurfaced or milled down whichever you call it. you can get that done by a machine shop or even a local shop for about 15 a rotor. The pads should cost anywhere between 40- 80 dollars depending on the quality and usage rating of the pads. Plus getting the tools needed to do it from sears will cost you 30 dollars, and thats being generous, but i do recommend getting a calliper expander, its going to be a life saver. the rest you can do with sockets wrenches and a pair of pliers. Getting a manual from your local parts store like haynes or chiltons is a good idea they break down how to take them apart and if you have to do your rear if they are drums they can be tricky.

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How much should it cost to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors in my Rodeo?

My 2000 Izuzu Rodeo needs 4 new brake pads and rotors. The mechanic I took it to today quoted me around $600. Does that seem reasonable?How much should it cost to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors in my Rodeo?My shop generally charges between $350 to $500 for a 4 wheel brake job with ceramic pads and new economy rotors. If they are using good quality parts $600 is probably not a bad deal. I would request ceramic pads though. They have great stopping power, little or no dust on your wheels, less noise and they last very long. Sometimes ceramic are difficult to obtain for some vehicles, but if you look hard enough they usually can be found. I would say in general that the honesty and quality of work a shop does should be way more important than the price. A cheap job with poor quality parts and shoddy labor will almost always cost you more in the long run. Good luckHow much should it cost to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors in my Rodeo?I guess it depends on your location and what type of materials are used. I know that here in the bay area (S. F.) That's cheap. It's around $70 per rotor.Cheap pads( Organic) around $50 x2. Around $100x2 for ceramic plus 4 Hrs labor. Labor rates vary. Dealer rate was $110 hr. last time I looked. Independent from $65 to $80 hr.Includes fluid flush, parts wash and fluid.How much should it cost to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors in my Rodeo?That's reasonable, but replacing rotors that don't need replacing is one of the biggest scams on the market.

How do I replace the rear brake pads on my '04 Impreza WRX?

I want to replace the stock brake pads on my Subaru Impreza WRX '04 model. I have the stock rotors and would like to keep them.How do I replace the rear brake pads on my '04 Impreza WRX?its just like most cars, and its easy,

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here are examples of good stock replacements,

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I would suggest getting the service book if you don't know how to change breaks in a car,



if you have ever done it before, this car will be easy and fast, its designed to be easy to work on because that wins you more races.

How much to get my brake pads replaced?

How much should I expect to pay to have the brake pads replaced on a 2000 Chevy S-10 (small pickup truck)? I live in Los Angeles in case location makes a difference. Thanks!How much to get my brake pads replaced?midas is $79.95 per axle and you have 2 axles and that's if you don't need any other new parts.How much to get my brake pads replaced?I'd think around $79-$99 per axle. meaning front brakes- rear brakes. That would be if they are only replacing the pads and can resurface the rotors.

How long until I need to change my brake pads?

For an average driver of a 2006 midsize car (Nissan Altima), how long until the brake pads should start to wear out?How long until I need to change my brake pads?This really depends on your driving habits if you drive with one foot on the gas and the other on the brake a lot quicker than if you you just drive with one foot for these two operations. the reason is even if you think you are not pressing the pedal if your foot is on it I garantee that the pedal has moved some wich will make the gap between your pads and rotors smaller causing more drag and wear on your pads. If you call normal driving new york city driving where you are constantly stopping and going probably around 30,000-35,000 miles. If you do alot of Highway driving and not much in town then usually from my experience (given that you take your time to slow down and do not start to stop at the last possible second on a regular basis) I would say anywhere from 40,000,-50,000 miles. If you are frequently traveling with a full load of people or luggage I would anticipate thes numbers to be less because the more weight you have in your vehicle the harder you have to press the pedal to get the vehicle to stop at the same rate as normal. This produces more heat and with more heat burns up the pad quicker.How long until I need to change my brake pads?If you have high performance brake pads they'll last 20k doing city driving, and 30k doing highway driving. These types of pads also generate a lot of brake dust but they stop very fast and very smooth.



Ceramics, almost last forever. Normal pads should last 30-50k depending on how you drive.

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How long until I need to change my brake pads?25000 to 30000 miles but best to take off the wheels and look at how thick the pad lining is check it when you rotate your tires or ask the mechanic that does how your brakes look when he does you should rotate tires every 6000 miles also most brake pads have a small metal tab called a squealer its there to make a squeaking noise before the pads totaly wore out so dont ignore any squealing sonds coning from your wheelsHow long until I need to change my brake pads?check them every year. i check them in fall right before winter or spring right before summer depending on how much time i have. normally they should last about 2 years under normal driving conditions but, driving style %26amp; conditions play a role as well. if you are not mechenically inclined most car x's %26amp; nationally recognized shops will check your brakes for free. your brakes are very important thats why i have them checked every year. you never know when you have cracks in your brake line, accumulation of brake dust, leaking master cylinders or calipers, warped rotors, uneven wear etc... all that could lead to brake failure %26amp; is unpredictable when these items may happen. just because you have a never car does not make your car invincible to road hazzards.



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Where do i find good instructions on how to change the brake pads on a 2000 ford windstar?

My 2000 ford windstar needs new brake pads. I have been told this is easy and I can do it myself. Where do I find good instructions?Where do i find good instructions on how to change the brake pads on a 2000 ford windstar?A Chilton's or Haynes manual would be you best bet (gives visuals). You can pick one up at you'r local parts store or if you are feeling cheap you could barrow one from the library. These manuals include all sorts of information and tips for everyone from beginners to advanced mechanicsWhere do i find good instructions on how to change the brake pads on a 2000 ford windstar?Right here..



Remove wheel

Remove caliper

Remove pads

Replace pads

Compress caliper piston

Replace caliper

Replace wheel



You can add the option of resurfacing the rotor if you get vibrations through the pedal under hard brakeing.



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How would I know when I need to replace brake pads?

I just had my new car inspected for my insurance company and it passed, but the mechanic said that I should probably think about changing the brake pads at some point. It's not a big deal now, but I'm wondering, how will I know when they do need to be changed? Obviously, I don't want to wait until I can't brake properly. If it matters, it's a '95 Pontiac Sunfire. Thanks.How would I know when I need to replace brake pads?Most cars now have a %26quot;clicker%26quot; or a %26quot;squealer%26quot; device that alerts you as to when the pads need replaced. If you hear a noise when braking, it's time to replace the brake pads.

How would I know when I need to replace brake pads?In some wheels, you can visibly see the brake pads if you look closely.

Have your mechanic show you (off the car) what a brake pad is. That's the easiest way to learn what you're inspecting.

Also use a flashlight to better see the pads. Brake pads should be visibly inspected every 12,000 miles.

Be aware the front pads go first, due to deceleration. The majority of a cars' weight is in front. When you stop, that inertia is transferred to your front wheels (nosedive effect.)

Once you're hearing squealing, it's TIME to get to the shop. How would I know when I need to replace brake pads?

making use of the SE such as google or yahoo to generate some ideas first if you would like to get the massive information,nonetheless if you would not want to put so much time,here http://www.AutoInsuranceFree.info/free-auto-insurance.htm is a direct and useful resource for your questions.

How would I know when I need to replace brake pads?When your wheel falls off