Brake job parts list?

[denbeigh]

I plan on doing my brakes and want to make sure I'm not missing anything before I start the job.

my list so far

cruiserteq front bearing kit
snap rings just in case
rotors
pads
12 cone washers
pad retaining clips (do the pads come with these)?

do i need new bolts and washers to go along with the cone washers?
should i get a pad shim kit or can i reuse the old ones?


anything else im missing, or recommend in case of worn parts?

thank you

 

[jsloden]

Unless your bearings are bad there's not really any reason to do them. Are they making noise? If not, re-grease them and let them go. Generally all that's needed is the pads. If the rotors have a lip or are warped replace them, if not, reuse them. You can get a set of calipers and measure the thickness if you want to be sure. When I say calipers i mean the measuring tool, not the brake component. Everything else on your list can be reused.

 

[denbeigh]

Unless your bearings are bad there's not really any reason to do them. Are they making noise? If not, re-grease them and let them go. Generally all that's needed is the pads. If the rotors have a lip or are warped replace them, if not, reuse them. You can get a set of calipers and measure the thickness if you want to be sure. When I say calipers i mean the measuring tool, not the brake component. Everything else on your list can be reused.

looking at the service records the dealership put the rotors on a lathe 30k miles ago, they look like a vinyl record.

the rear ones were replaced not too long ago and will only need pads.

as far as the bearings go, i have 175k miles, i figure it will be a while before i replace the brakes again, id hate to have to do the bearings down the road and tear it apart again, i would also hate to tear it open now and see the bearings are damaged and not have a set ready. not really sure now, ill see what the price difference is and if its worth the chance.

is there anything else you recommend?