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Old 06-25-2006, 10:20 PM
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so i need to change my brake pads. well, i hate to pay someone else to do it, so heres my question:

what kind of tools do i need or would help in changing the pads myself? what should i look out for?
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basic socket set and wrenches along with a 6" c-clamp, and you'll have to get that jack out of the trunk
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*Moved to 2000-2005*
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thanks john. i wasnt sure, cuz all bonnes have brakes

c-clamp huh. ive got one of those. might do this next time ive got two days off. 4th seems like a good possibility.
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Originally Posted by jwakamud
thanks john. i wasnt sure, cuz all bonnes have brakes

c-clamp huh. ive got one of those. might do this next time ive got two days off. 4th seems like a good possibility.
Make sure it'* not some whimpy 1/8 of an inch thick type. Needs to be a good, medium duty type.
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Old 06-25-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jwakamud
eh, should work. :?
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are 00+ calipers held on with allen bolts like the 92-99 ??
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just trying to be thorough, you know.

going with ceramic pads, anything special i need to know?

keep in mind, still havent done anything with my car mechanically. took off the engine cover a couple times, but thats it.

im a noob.
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I hope you are grinding the disc'*, or having someone do it for you...


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