How can I change brake pads on my car by myself? Is there a website that tells how to do that?
How To Change Brake Pads June 17th, 2009
Brake Pads are not that hard to change, but instead of a website, you should go to an auto supply store and get the workshop manual for your car model/year range. Before you buy it, look through the section on changing brake pads, and see if it is something you are willing to do. Just remember, you life and the life of your passengers may depend on your brakes functioning correctly. Also, if you have it professionaly done by an honest shop, they will tell you if you really need to replace any other brake parts, like the rotors.
Anyone knows a website I can get step by step instructions on how to change brake pads?
June 17th, 2009 at 6:33 am
If you have never done it before I suggest you not try it on your own. Your life depends on it. Maybe you can find someone who is familiar with the job.
Your best bet is just pay the mechanic to do it.
Good luck!
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June 17th, 2009 at 7:04 am
What grandma g said.
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June 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am
first take off the tire, in the back of the metal wheel there's a tube, unscrew the tube and slide the pad off, replace it snap back and replace the tube, replace the tire and pupm the air out
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my brother is a mechanic and told me
June 17th, 2009 at 7:54 am
Brake pads are not that hard to change, but instead of a website, you should go to an auto supply store and get the workshop manual for your car model/year range. Before you buy it, look through the section on changing brake pads, and see if it is something you are willing to do. Just remember, you life and the life of your passengers may depend on your brakes functioning correctly. Also, if you have it professionaly done by an honest shop, they will tell you if you really need to replace any other brake parts, like the rotors.
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June 17th, 2009 at 8:05 am
Lets get this right, you do want to do it yourself, why? cheaper or you want the mechanical know how? It is not a good idea, look for a friendly mechanic and tell him you want to see it done, please, do not risk your (and others) life by doing yourself till you really know what you are doing, if done incorrectly the braking won't be even or safe. I do admire you for wanting to do it, just learn how first, then get checked before you go out.
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June 17th, 2009 at 8:47 am
When you buy brakes they come with instructions in the box.
Ask whom ever sell's you the brakes what tools you will need…
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I change my own brakes…:o)
June 17th, 2009 at 9:30 am
sure, what better way for you to learn how to be a mechanic than to start out on some thing that if you mess up you can get someone killed.
not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
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46 years wrenchin'
June 17th, 2009 at 9:43 am
you can get it at http://www.gearheadcafe.com you can get cd on certain vehicles there. or go to your local parts store and buy a repair manual there.
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THE PARTS GUY