http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery-turbo/33715-turbo-changing-brake-pads-video.htm
This video shows how to change brake pads, but here's my question. My dad knows how to change them, but he's afraid to do it with cars with ABS systems on them, fearing he'd somehow ruin it. Is there any difference? If so, could you link me to a video, or just tell me?With ABS systems on most cars, how does it affect the changing of brake pads?Remember to have your brake fluid changed every 2-3 years. Other than that, the pads are pretty much the same. Uswe ONLY the genuine brake fluid for your particular car found at your dealership. NEVER mix different brands of brake fluid together. Disaster follows, on down the road!With ABS systems on most cars, how does it affect the changing of brake pads?Depends on what kind of vehicle we're talking about. Early automotive applications of ABS would have a reserve pressure. That would be the ABS accumulator. Such accumulators are designed to hold a high PSi in the system. Red flag's up here. Follow all warnings and recommendations by the vehicle manufacturer. Especially when performing brake work.
Best wishes and stay safe.With ABS systems on most cars, how does it affect the changing of brake pads?Explain to your dad that the ABS system is a sensor and ring attached to the hub - it has no bearing on the actual calipers and brake pads - which are generally the same parts on any specific vehicle whether the vehicle has ABS or not.With ABS systems on most cars, how does it affect the changing of brake pads?abs systems have a sensor usually located somewhere on the axle or on the spindle /mounting area. usually has a single wire attached to it. as long as you do not damage this or bend it etc. the procedure for changing pads is the same.With ABS systems on most cars, how does it affect the changing of brake pads?No difference. The calipers themselves don't have any ABS components in them.
Changing some wheel discs might affect the wheel speed sensors, but even these are quite simple.With ABS systems on most cars, how does it affect the changing of brake pads?It doesn't look any different. You will see the sensor,but it is inboard from where the pads are.
