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Installing front brakes

GPSims39

GPSims39

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Hey all! i was looking for a thread but was not able to find, how hard is it to install front brakes? also if there are any write ups hidden of if someone can create a write up that woudl be great, thanks!
 


I need the change my front pads and I never have...if someone can pm me, that'd be great
 


Thanks for finding that link Warhellride.
I'm also getting ready to replace them for the first time. These steps make it easy.
GPSims39, don't forget to brake the pads in properly.
 
I just replaced my front rotors and pads on my 2000 gp gt, took me about an hour to do. With a little goof off time of course..:th_peaceout:
 
thanks guys!! i read up on the link provided, i remember doing the rears of my 95 tbird years ago, but this will be a peice of cake, when i read the write up it all came back its acutally easier than what my brid was, cant wait, im gonna save like 300 bucks in labor, and from autopartswarehouse.com 2 rotors and pads 80 bucks free shipping cant beat it thanks all!!
 
ok all wish me luck, picked up my rotors and pads today, just basic, bendix all around from my old shop 50 bucks total for all, i got about 3 hours of sun light to work with so wish me luck!
 


GPSims39 said:
ok no dice on the breaks, the first bolt i wasnt even able to break free, any ideas?
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A breaker bar is your best friend for that problem. You need a pipe or something that will fit over your socket wrech to give you more leverage to break them free. Those bolts are loctite sealed, they dont just pop right off. A breaker bar is perfect in these types of situations. I used my old Police 4D Cell Maglite as my breaker bar to free up stubborn bolts that refuse to come off.

Just remember to buy new Loctite when replacing those bolts that secure the caliper bracket back to the knuckle. Buy the RED version of Loctite for this application. Anything else, dont bother then seriously.
 
damn, i was thiking about just using an reg wrench and using a pipe that way, then once its broken just wratchet it the rest of the way.
 


GPSims39 said:
damn, i was thiking about just using an reg wrench and using a pipe that way, then once its broken just wratchet it the rest of the way.
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Dont use a regular adjustable wrech. For the love of baby Jesus! You will destroy the nut in no time! Use sockets ONLY!

Socket wrech + Breaker Bar = Mission accomplished :)
 
lolol no no i know! my bad i meant a regular open/closed end wrench use the closed end on the nut and use a pipe big enough to house the open end part lolol
 
It could work, but really, is this going to be the last tight bolt you come across? A breaker bar is indispensable for anyone working on older cars, IMO, might as well get one now.
 
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