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How to Change Front Brake Pads and Rotors Video

Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors - Continued
Step 5 of 9. Removing Rear Brake Rotor
 Remove the retaining screw from the disc mounting hole, tap the rotor gently
to release any rust that has accumulated between the rotor and bearing hub. Lift
brake rotor from wheel hub, hold on using both hands and do not drop.
Step 6 of 9. Install New Brake Rotor
 Check the new rotor against the old brake rotor to make sure they are the same
size. Clean the mating surface on the wheel hub before the new brake rotor is
installed. Reinstall rotor retainer screw.
Step 7 of 9. Reset Rear Brake Caliper

Before new brake pads can be installed, the rear brake caliper must be reset.
The reset tool winds the piston back into position so the new brake pads will
fit. This style of brake caliper will not compress with a clamp tool; it can
only be reset with the proper reset tool.
Step 8 of 9. Reinstall Rear Caliper Mount and Install New Rear Brake
Pads

After the caliper has been reset, reinstall caliper mounting bolts
and make sure
the bolts are tight. Then match up the old brake pads to the new brake pads. They should be exactly the same except,
of course, the old ones will be worn out. Check the new brake
pads for proper fit and install any brake hardware that is required.
Step 9 of 9. Remount Rear Brake Caliper

Reinstall the brake caliper, align brake pad hardware and reinstall caliper
mounting bolts. (Note: align the rear peg of the brake pad to the groove in the
caliper piston.) Recheck and retighten all caliper and caliper mount bolts.
Bleed
brake system per manufacturers specifications to relieve any air in the system.
Before driving the vehicle, push the brake peddle down and let it up slowly. This
operation forces the brake pads to travel to the brake rotors.
DO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE until proper brake peddle operation resumes. When
test driving vehicle listen for any unusual noises during the operation of the
brakes. Note: until brake pads are broken in during the first 30 miles or so, the operation
of the brakes maybe slightly impaired.
How to Change Front Brake Pads and Rotors Video

Rear Brake Pads

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Rear Brake Pad - Semi metallic brake pads are
generally made of copper, brass, and steel wool shavings held together in a
resin. Ceramic pads are also available for high performance
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Rear Brake Caliper -
Brake calipers provide the squeezing power to the brake
pads when you press the brake peddle down. Whether using standard
master cylinder or ABS braking systems, brake calipers apply the
pressure from the pads to the rotors. |
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Rear Brake Rotor -
A brake disc is the rotating part of the braking system
that contacts the brake pads. Heat and energy are transferred from the
brake disc to the pads while provide friction to stop the car. Cross
drill brake disc's help dissipate heat more efficiently under extreme
driving conditions like long down grades or repeated hard accelerations
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Common Problems
1. Brake pads wear down to far, contacting the rotor.
2. Caliper slides lock up and not let the caliper move causing one brake
pad to wear out but not the other.
3. If inferior parts are used they will squeak, grumble and not last as long.
Also see:Additional "How to" Car Repair or Services
1.How to Replace Air Filter
2.How to Change a Cabin filter
3.How to Change Oil and Filter
4.How to Tune Up with Throttle Bore Service
5.How to Replace a Radiator
6.How to Replace Fuel Filter
7.How to Read Trouble Codes
8.How Filters Work
9.How to Replace Front Brake Pads
10.How to Replace Rear Brake Pads
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