I have a 2001 Impala how hard is it to change the brake pads and rotors out?

I am a mechanically inclined person with not much auto experience. It just costs so much to have a shop put on new rotors and most of the time they hose you on the parts.
I have a 2001 Impala how hard is it to change the brake pads and rotors out?
Disc brake pads are easy. Once the caliper has been removed, the rotor should slip right off the studs, although there is probably a retaining clip you'll need to remove if they're never been off before. It would be worth your while to go to Autozone and pickup the Haynes manual for a 2001 Impala ($15-$16).
I have a 2001 Impala how hard is it to change the brake pads and rotors out?
changing the rotors and brake pads is pretty easy, you may have to remove some long bolts going through the caliper, or use a hammer and punch to drive out a bracket holding the caliper together. most have bolts holding the caliper together. but one thing to remember is when you push the piston back into the caliper, be sure to crack open the bleeder screw so that you do not force brake fluid back up through the abs(if it has abs) or up back in to the master cylinder which could flip the seal on it causing it to leak. also a good habit would be to use a c-clamp to push back the piston, but use one of the old brake pads against the piston so that it doesn't damage it. as for the rotors, they should just slip off, unless there is a retaining clip that u would have to remove, but it easily comes off in most cases.oh and be extremely sure to tighten the bleeder screw back up or else you will get air in your lines causing u to have a spongy brake pedal and causing you to have to bleed your brakes.just don't over tighten them. if the bleeder screw begins to strip, do not continue to unscrew it as it may snap. if it snaps or strips you may need a new caliper unfortunately. hope this helps
there are two bolts that hold the caliper on two the mounting bracket. I think they are 14mm. you'll probably have to retract the piston in the caliper to get the pads to clear the rust ridge on the rotor. Use a big C-clamp around the caliper and push on the back of the outboard pad. After you take off the caliper, you can use the c-clamp and the inboard pad to retract the piston all the way. There are two bolts that hold the caliper mounting bracket on to the knuckle. I forget the sizes of the bolts. Actually, I think that the caliper bolts may be 12mm and the mounting bracket bolts may be 14mm. You'll have to remove the bracket if you are replacing the rotors. But, unless you have a brake pulsation, excessive scoring or pitting, you shouldn't have to replace the rotors or have them resurfaced. In fact, gm doesn't recommend resurfacing the rotors for just replacing the pads. Only for the reasons I just mentioned. Overall, it's a pretty simple job. Quite self explanatory.

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How do i change my brake pads?

I have a general idea. i bought the pads already, i just wanted some input before i go taking roders off. 2002 Ford Windstar SE
How do i change my brake pads?
JACK UP BOTH WHEELS. TAKE DIGITAL PICS BEFORE YOU REMOVE ANYTHING.DO ONE WHEEL AT A TIME, SO THAT YOU CAN USE THE OTHER WHEEL FOR REFERENCE. ITS NOT TOO DIFFICULT IF YOU ARE A LITTLE MECHANICALLY INCLINED.CLEAN ALL DUST AND RUST. COMPRESS THE ''EXPANDED RODS'' ON THE WHEEL CYLINDER. DO NOT STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BEFORE YOU PU THE ROTORS BACK ON OR YOU CAN BLOW THE RODS OUT OF THE CYLINDER, GOOD LUCK.PS I USE A BIG ''C'' CLAMP TO COMPRESS THE RODS BACK INTO THE WHEEL CYLINDER.
How do i change my brake pads?
To start. you don't have to take the rotors off to change pads.

First thing is to shell out $18 for a Clymer's or Hayne's manual for your vehicle. It will have step by step directions with pictures for that job and a hundred others.
I would suggest picking up a Haynes repair manual - you can get these at Auto Zone or any other automotive parts retailer similar to them...



They will have step by step instructions on how to fix just about everything on your van.
take it to a real mechanic
in the first place you don,t take the rotors off, just the calipers. after you take the calipers off run a couple of nuts on the rotors to hold them straight.

Is it safe to change the brake pads on my 2000 Explorere myself?

I'm mechanically inclined, but I've never done this type of work before.
Is it safe to change the brake pads on my 2000 Explorere myself?
Brakes on any car are nothing to take lightly. Although, the work itself is relatively easy, the importance of your brakes makes it serious. If you are mechanically inclined and have the confidence in your ability, go for it. Just make sure to do a good visual inspection of your rotors, calipers, brake lines and brake hardware. It is always a good idea to have your rotors %26quot;turned%26quot; or machined to prevent any chance of squeaking or brake fade (brake fade will occur when gas pockets build up between your brake pads and the rotor, causing a firm pedal but no stopping). It would help to have a Haynes Repair Manual handy in case you run in to something your not sure of. You can get one at your local auto parts store. Be careful, and do the right things and it should go fine. Good Luck!
Is it safe to change the brake pads on my 2000 Explorere myself?
If you feel confident. I would make sure to have a guide book or someone who has done this before with you. But if you are capible of such work, go for it.
If you have never done a brake job before or are having doughts about it then I definitly wouldn't recommend it. You might get seriously hurt yourself or (worse scenerio) get killed.
yes very easy to do . check to see if they are not metal to metal .
Yes, front brake pads are very easy to change. The only tool you need that you may not have is a C clamp to help push the piston back into the caliper.
Changing brake pads isn't too difficult. Usually 2 bolts hold the calper on or in some cases pins. Just be sure you do 2 things if nothing else, please use safety stands to support the vehicle, not a jack by itself and use the proper size wrenches.
disk brakes are a lot easier than drum brakes, but brakes are the most important system on your suv without them you cant stop

If you are going to try to do this i suggest you spend the 20 dollars and buy a manuel at most auto parts stores

read the brake section and make up your own mind

On a scale of 1-10, how difficult is it to change the brake pads on a 2007 Toyota Corolla?

10 being extremely difficult



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On a scale of 1-10, how difficult is it to change the brake pads on a 2007 Toyota Corolla?
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If you had a hydraulic floor jack, two jack-stands, correct 1/2%26quot; metric sockets, 1/2%26quot; drive - 12%26quot; long ratchet, synthetic brake grease for the slider pins, factory Toyota brake pads and pad shims this job is a 0. Not a1, 2, 6 or 8 this job is a ZERO.



You an I would have her done in an hour! I'm a bit puzzled though. How many miles do you have on your Toyota? The original brakes should a bare minimum of 50,000 miles unless you live in a city, do all city driving and drive like Chub Frank or Josh %26quot;Kid%26quot; Richards. Look up either of these guys and see if you go around corners like they do!
On a scale of 1-10, how difficult is it to change the brake pads on a 2007 Toyota Corolla?
brake pads r simple,,, rear pads if u have disk brakes on rear u will have to use a tool to turn the piston on the caliper as u push the piston in,, autozone rents a disk brake tool that does this pretty easy,,, other then that brakes r simple to do,, when your done make sure u pump up the brake pedal b4 u put the car in gear or else u will have no brakes....Art
it really depends on how much experience you have with changing brake pads. ive changed quite a few in my life so i would have to say a 2 (and yes i am a girl lol)
If you have never changed brakes before a 10, get a friend who knows how to do it help you and then the next time you will know how.
That depends. For a very pregnant woman? Probably a 9 or 10. Normally, probably a 7.
If you have all the right tools it should be a two.
lets say you have did brakes before and say a 2
if you have to ask its a 12

What type and size socket do i need to change brake pads on My 2004 Chevy Impala LS with front and back disc ?

15mm
What type and size socket do i need to change brake pads on My 2004 Chevy Impala LS with front and back disc ?
Really now if you have to ask that question do you really think you are qualified to replace your brakes? You do know they are there to stop your vehicle right? You have kids? You have kids living on your street? Do you really want your brakes to fail? Take them to some one who knows what they are doing for gosh sakes! Sure you may have to spend a little money but its only about 2 hours to replace front and rear pads thats a small chunk of change for a huge piece of mind for everyone!

How important is it to have bmw brake pads changed by a bmw specialist?

Not at all.They will rip you off.Brakes are brakes.
How important is it to have bmw brake pads changed by a bmw specialist?
Any qualified ASE or licensed mechanic depending on country is perfectly capable of doing this. Despite what you may believe a BMW is not that rare or an outstanding vehicle, it's a lot of hype and ego period

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How do you change rear brake pads on a 1991 eclipse gs?

Because im too poor to afford a haynes manual.
How do you change rear brake pads on a 1991 eclipse gs?
first jack it up.make very sure it is secure.take off the wheels.study it if you are mechincal you will figure it out.good luck.if you have a friend that has done it before.that will be very helpful.
How do you change rear brake pads on a 1991 eclipse gs?
1991 eclipse has brake shoes on the rear only front are disk ...it involves taking the drum off and the springs the operate the shoes...if you don't know what you're doing then don't try it...brakes are the most important safety item on your car...disk pads on the other had are very easy to replace but again there is more to it that just replacing pads...like inspecting the seals , the operation of the caliper, the lubrication of the guide pins..etc...