Thursday, November 25, 2010

What tools besides my floor jack do i need to change brake pads and rotors?

I was curious if any one had and tips or tricks. its an 89 c1500 silverado.What tools besides my floor jack do i need to change brake pads and rotors?I own the same year, a 1500 series. Correct with the C-clamp but something you need to know is open the bleeder valve to compress the caliber. Forcing the fluid back through the master cyclinder will damage it. It's fairly easy to do.



You should also pull the rotors and have them mikedWhat tools besides my floor jack do i need to change brake pads and rotors?Have a wheel chalk handy for the rear tires %26amp; perhaps a set of jack stands.

A basic wrench assortment %26amp; a %26quot;C%26quot; clamp to compress the caliper pistons back. You might want some break lube or anti-seize and stop squeak for the pad to piston caliper area.

If your new shoes didn't come with hardware make sure the old stuff is in good condition.What tools besides my floor jack do i need to change brake pads and rotors?10mm and-or 7/16%26quot; wrench

long screwdriver prybar

c clamp

long zip ties for holding the caliper while you get the rotor.

brake fluid

wheel chock

antiseaze

brake cleaner in a spray canWhat tools besides my floor jack do i need to change brake pads and rotors?You will need a set of sockets with ratchet and possibly extensions, screwdrivers ( slot and phillips), possibly a set of allen wrenches, a C- clamp large enough to depress the plunger in the brake cylinder, also some open end wrenches.
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