brake pads and rotors
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hmmmm... i'm willing to bet that there is a step by step video on youtube somewhere. A1auto always has good videos...
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hahAAAA!!!
How To Install Replace Front Disc Brakes Chevy Cobalt Pontiac G5 05-10 1AAuto.com - YouTube
click here if the vid didn't embed^^^
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at the 2 minute mark, be careful when you use the screwdriver to push the caliper piston in, to not tear a line or boot, etc lol
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at the 7 minute mark, he is checking the slider pins. don't be afraid to pull those all the way out & check for corrosion. if they dirty, clean & re grease - or replace lol
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last, be sure to pump the brakes til the pedal is firm before you put it n gear. else you scare the shiz out of your self haha!
ans last last, (as bass-waves put it for me - i love you bass
) you have to bed the new pads into the rotor. start with a series of slow&short stops. then gradually try harder/longer stops.
and last last last, i like to re check everything after testing. so i put it back on jack stands & visually inspect... but thats me lol
---------- Post added at 08:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:25 AM ----------
hahAAAA!!!
How To Install Replace Front Disc Brakes Chevy Cobalt Pontiac G5 05-10 1AAuto.com - YouTube
click here if the vid didn't embed^^^
---------- Post added at 08:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 AM ----------
at the 2 minute mark, be careful when you use the screwdriver to push the caliper piston in, to not tear a line or boot, etc lol
---------- Post added at 08:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:28 AM ----------
at the 7 minute mark, he is checking the slider pins. don't be afraid to pull those all the way out & check for corrosion. if they dirty, clean & re grease - or replace lol
---------- Post added at 08:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:31 AM ----------
last, be sure to pump the brakes til the pedal is firm before you put it n gear. else you scare the shiz out of your self haha!
ans last last, (as bass-waves put it for me - i love you bass
) you have to bed the new pads into the rotor. start with a series of slow&short stops. then gradually try harder/longer stops.and last last last, i like to re check everything after testing. so i put it back on jack stands & visually inspect... but thats me lol
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Seriously, I almost can't contribute to this thread.
For the rear brakes you need to spin the plunger while pressing in, they make a tool for it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wheel-disc-brake-piston-tool-68972.html
For the rear brakes you need to spin the plunger while pressing in, they make a tool for it.
http://www.harborfreight.com/four-wheel-disc-brake-piston-tool-68972.html
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MP81
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This is a very important step. Depending on who makes your brake pads, they may list their procedure for bedding them in. If not, it's easy to find online.
Biggest one being - don't forget to torque the lugs down!!
Yes.