What tools will I need to change the brake pads in a 1997 Sentra?
How To Change Brake Pads October 27th, 2009My front brake pads are worn out and I plan on changing them tomorrow and need to know what tools I will need like the size of the wrenches and such. Please Help. Also any advice on tips or tricks of getting it done will be helpful.
1. HEX KEYS — PREFERABLE METRIC, SET OF METRIC OPEN END AND CLOSED WRENCH KEYS
2. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE MANUAL.IF HANDY
3.SET EMERGENCY BRAKE ON , WHILE CAR IS OFF.
4. USE A HYDRALIC JACK TO LIFT CAR FROM ONE SIDE AT A TIME.
5. REMOVE TIRE
6. LOOSEN CALIPER OFF ROTOR, BY USING PROPER
HEX KEY COUNTERCLOCK WISE AND CARFULLY JIGGLE AND REMOVE, IF OLD AND STICKY USE THE TIRE IRON, FLAT SIDE AND JIGGLE AND REMOVE PADS OFF THE ROTOR AND LIFT OFF,,PAY CARFULL ATTENTION HOW IT WAS HOUSED, IT COMES WITH THE KIT, PADS AND PINS, TO PROPERLY PLACE BRAKE PADS, SQUEEZE THE CALIPER INWARD INTO ITS HOUSING, PLACE Brake Pads AND REINSERT. DO THE SAME TO THE OTHER SIDE,AND MAKE SURE TO EXPELL SOME OF THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE CLAIPER CYLINDER BY LOSSENING THE FLUID RELEASE NUT AND THEN TIGHTEN IT, THIS JUST TO LET ANY TRAPPED AIR OR LIQUID. PUMP BRAKE UNIT UNTIL IT IS HARD, CHECK BRAKE FLUID, LOC ATED UNDER HOOD, BE CAREFULL, GOOD LUCK..IF THE LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE TURNS ON THEN REPEAT LAST STEP. NOTICE TAKE A GOOD LOOK: AT YOUR ROTORS THEY MAY ALSO NEED SHAVING.
October 27th, 2009 at 6:39 pm
I’m glad you asked this question prior to pulling things apart already.
Quite honestly, if you have to ask, you need to have someone assist
you the first time you do brakes ( someone who knows what they
are doing ). This can be a simple repair or you can make a real
mess out of this if you don’t follow the correct procedure or change
things that need to be taken care of now, rather than in the future.
So please, get a friend who knows about brakes ( correctly ) to
assist you. Or just go to a reputable local mechanic.
Just my advice here… Good Luck on the Brake Job…
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October 27th, 2009 at 6:54 pm
The best tools you can use would be the ones in the hands of someone that knows what they are doing. Do not risk the safety or lives of yourself or others.
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October 27th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
1. HEX KEYS — PREFERABLE METRIC, SET OF METRIC OPEN END AND CLOSED WRENCH KEYS
2. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE MANUAL.IF HANDY
3.SET EMERGENCY BRAKE ON , WHILE CAR IS OFF.
4. USE A HYDRALIC JACK TO LIFT CAR FROM ONE SIDE AT A TIME.
5. REMOVE TIRE
6. LOOSEN CALIPER OFF ROTOR, BY USING PROPER
HEX KEY COUNTERCLOCK WISE AND CARFULLY JIGGLE AND REMOVE, IF OLD AND STICKY USE THE TIRE IRON, FLAT SIDE AND JIGGLE AND REMOVE PADS OFF THE ROTOR AND LIFT OFF,,PAY CARFULL ATTENTION HOW IT WAS HOUSED, IT COMES WITH THE KIT, PADS AND PINS, TO PROPERLY PLACE BRAKE PADS, SQUEEZE THE CALIPER INWARD INTO ITS HOUSING, PLACE BRAKE PADS AND REINSERT. DO THE SAME TO THE OTHER SIDE,AND MAKE SURE TO EXPELL SOME OF THE BRAKE FLUID FROM THE CLAIPER CYLINDER BY LOSSENING THE FLUID RELEASE NUT AND THEN TIGHTEN IT, THIS JUST TO LET ANY TRAPPED AIR OR LIQUID. PUMP BRAKE UNIT UNTIL IT IS HARD, CHECK BRAKE FLUID, LOC ATED UNDER HOOD, BE CAREFULL, GOOD LUCK..IF THE LIGHT ON THE CONSOLE TURNS ON THEN REPEAT LAST STEP. NOTICE TAKE A GOOD LOOK: AT YOUR ROTORS THEY MAY ALSO NEED SHAVING.
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DID IT MYSELF, CHILTON VEHICLE MANUALS