Well I'm going to tackle my first brake job in the next day or two, as soon as the parts come in from C-Dan. I was going to get a FSM, but its a couple weeks out and I really can't wait, so I went out and bought a Chilton manual, what a piece of junk that is.
I've got new pads (80 and 100) and new rotors on the way. Also something else C-Dan said I'd need, but I can't remember what the heck it was (sorry)
I've done a lot of research but I've found conflicting advice - could someone clarify a few things for me?
1. Is it a 52mm or 54mm axle nut socket that I need?
2. Are there any 'sizes' to the snap ring pliers or is it just 1 size does it all?
3. When repacking the bearings up front, I've found a few people saying I need to take the rotors to a shop and have them "pressed on" - what is this all about? I live a ways from town so the less trips the better. (I do have Beo's list of tools from a previous thread)
I really hate to ask this, but is there any way I can get just the brake pages from the FSM? I plan on buying the FSM b/c I'll be doing the birf job this spring, but my brakes pulsate terribly and they make a grinding \ rubbing sound in the back so I gotta get it done ASAP.
Thanks for your help, this forum is probably the most informational of all the car forums I belong too.
Thanks!
Brett
I've got new pads (80 and 100) and new rotors on the way. Also something else C-Dan said I'd need, but I can't remember what the heck it was (sorry)
I've done a lot of research but I've found conflicting advice - could someone clarify a few things for me?
1. Is it a 52mm or 54mm axle nut socket that I need?
2. Are there any 'sizes' to the snap ring pliers or is it just 1 size does it all?
3. When repacking the bearings up front, I've found a few people saying I need to take the rotors to a shop and have them "pressed on" - what is this all about? I live a ways from town so the less trips the better. (I do have Beo's list of tools from a previous thread)
I really hate to ask this, but is there any way I can get just the brake pages from the FSM? I plan on buying the FSM b/c I'll be doing the birf job this spring, but my brakes pulsate terribly and they make a grinding \ rubbing sound in the back so I gotta get it done ASAP.
Thanks for your help, this forum is probably the most informational of all the car forums I belong too.
Thanks!
Brett