DIY Replacing Front Brakes 98 GMC Jimmy
Ceramic Brake pads July 20th, 2009
Just a quick video showing how easy it is to replace Brake Pads on a Jimmy or most any vehicle really. Blazer, S10, Sonoma, and Bravada are basically the same process.
People pay hundreds of dollars to have this done and I don’t understand why!
The ceramic pads were $43 (regular pads are only $20) and it took about 15 minutes a side. It took longer to gather the tools and wait for the compressor to charge than it did to do the job!
You CAN do these simple jobs with basic hand tools, a jack, and a little know how. It really is just that easy. Stop paying Midas or Monroe hundreds of dollars for a $50 repair !!!!!!
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July 20th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Resurfacing is …
Resurfacing is usually only required it you let the pads wear too far and the rivets cut grooves into the rotor…or…if the rotor is warped from heat. (the brake pedal pulsates under braking)
I never resurface because new are so cheap and usually come with a 1 or 2 year warranty from your local parts store. Hard to beat that!
Thanks for the comment…
July 20th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Do you have to …
Do you have to resurface the rotors?
July 20th, 2009 at 2:38 am
No…the fluid gets …
No…the fluid gets pushed back up into the master cylinder. If the pads are really wore, you may actually push some fluid out the top of the master cylinder. Not a concern, just wipe it up so it doesn’t get on your paint.
Bleeding is usually only required when changing wheel cylinders or repairing/replacing brake lines. Anything that would cause air in the line. Pushing the caliper in simply pushes the fluid the opposite direction of normal is all.
July 20th, 2009 at 2:38 am
Do I have to bleed …
Do I have to bleed them after changing the pads?