Hey guys,
So I’m the new owner of a 1996 FZJ80. I don’t have a whole lot of experience working on cars, but she is my baby and I wanna treat her right, so I’m trying to learn. I figure I’m as smart as the average bear so with a lot of research I can figure it out. This weekend I want to start small by replacing the front brake pads.
I figured I’d list the steps I’m gonna take and if you guys want to chime in with any tips, experiences or warnings it would be greatly appreciated.
1. Jack up the rig and remove wheels.
a. From what I’ve seen on here it seems that using jack stands is the way to go. Im gonna pop them under the axle close to the wheel on each side.
2. Remove brake caliper with 10mm socket.
3. Remove worn pads.
4. Push pistons back in.
a. I plan on using a C clamp and the old pads to do this. From what ive read the easiest way to do this would be to take the cap off the master cylinder. I also saw a video where a guy put a vise grip on the brake line before removing the caliper. Any feedback here would be appreciated.
5. Install new pads.
6. Reassemble caliper to wheel
7. Put wheel back on and lower
8. Pump the brakes a good number of times while chugging a lone star.
So like I said, I’m a beginner. If i've missed something or am doing something boneheaded feel free to explain anything to me like a five year old. Your expertise is greatly appreciated. CHEERS!!!!
So I’m the new owner of a 1996 FZJ80. I don’t have a whole lot of experience working on cars, but she is my baby and I wanna treat her right, so I’m trying to learn. I figure I’m as smart as the average bear so with a lot of research I can figure it out. This weekend I want to start small by replacing the front brake pads.
I figured I’d list the steps I’m gonna take and if you guys want to chime in with any tips, experiences or warnings it would be greatly appreciated.
1. Jack up the rig and remove wheels.
a. From what I’ve seen on here it seems that using jack stands is the way to go. Im gonna pop them under the axle close to the wheel on each side.
2. Remove brake caliper with 10mm socket.
3. Remove worn pads.
4. Push pistons back in.
a. I plan on using a C clamp and the old pads to do this. From what ive read the easiest way to do this would be to take the cap off the master cylinder. I also saw a video where a guy put a vise grip on the brake line before removing the caliper. Any feedback here would be appreciated.
5. Install new pads.
6. Reassemble caliper to wheel
7. Put wheel back on and lower
8. Pump the brakes a good number of times while chugging a lone star.
So like I said, I’m a beginner. If i've missed something or am doing something boneheaded feel free to explain anything to me like a five year old. Your expertise is greatly appreciated. CHEERS!!!!