Soooo ive been looking but cant find what im looking for, Can I just change my brake pads without changing the rotors also?? and is it just as easy as pulling the pins and changing the pads? or do I have to pull the caliper also?? thx!
FJ80 brake change questions
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pads and rotors, unless your pistons are seized. The stock calipers on my 23 year old 235k FZJ80 are still working nicely. If you want an upgrade, DBA rotors and pads are a great option. If you don't want to fork out a ton of money, Akebono pads and WBR rotors.
Always get OEM Pads and Rotors for the 80. for some off reason they last longer than any OE brakes and rotors I have used on my 94 over the last 20 years.
You do not have to remove calipers to change pads.
You do not have to change rotors to change pads.
However, depending on the condition of your existing rotors, you may benefit from new ones.
Make it easy on yourself and measure the rotor thickness against spec and evaluate the condition before replacing. Assuming the rotors are still within spec leave them in place.
Pads are so easy to change on their own you'll be kicking yourself if you change the rotors unnecessarily.
Pads are so easy to change on their own you'll be kicking yourself if you change the rotors unnecessarily.
If you choose to just throw on new pads onto existing used rotors, it is typically recommended to use emory cloth or equal to break the glaze on the rotor from the previous pads. The material from the previous pads will end up impregnated into the new pads during break-in and can cause squealing.
Make sure that whatever you do, you do a proper bed-in procedure for the new pads.
Make sure that whatever you do, you do a proper bed-in procedure for the new pads.
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Success! Although it did have its road blocks... 2 of the 6 studs in the axle flange were stripped and couldn’t get the nut off, had to dremel them off and replace the stup, luckily I was able to track some down. After that everything went quick! Obviously did replace rotors and pads. Next up is the rear.. thanks guys for all the info!
