Saturday, November 20, 2010

How to change your car breaks,what if the disc is bad too?

My car is Daewoo Leganza 2000.How to change your car breaks,what if the disc is bad too?
When replacing brakes. The front rotors (disks) are held in place by the calipers. There are 2 bolts that hold the calipers to the mounting plate. Typically allen head (hex)

or torx (star) fasteners are used to secure the calipers.

The mounting plate is held on by two bolts. (17-19 mm)

1st jack the car up, place on stands, then chock the rear wheels. leave the steering wheel unlocked by placing the key

to the unlock position, but not in the on position.

Turn the wheels so the inboard rear is accessible to the side you will start on. Remove the wheels. remove the caliper bolts, lift straight up on the caliper, and the brake pads can be slid out of the mounting plate. Remove the mounting plate, and the rotor will slide off. if the rotor does not move. tap it gently with a rubber mallot.

Remove the master cylinder cap (where the brake fluid is filled)) Get a ';C'; clamp that screws shut by turning it (any auto parts store will have one) Put an old brake pad against the caliper piston (metal side against the piston)and compress the piston into the caliper until the metal part of the pad is flush with the caliper.

The rotors can be taken to an auto parts store (I recommend Napa) They will measure the thickness of your rotors, and will tell you if they need to be replaced. If not, they will resurface the rotors. When reinstalling. first the rotor, then the mounting plate. Slide the brake pads on, along with any anti rattle clips or springs, that were on the car. Then the the compressed caliper. (if the calipers dont fit back on, you will need to compress a little more) Same for both sides.

Put the master cylinder cap back on, and pump the brake pedal until it becomes firm, and hard. Check the brake fluid level, and ensure all fasteners are tight.

Replace the wheels, tighten all lugnuts, put the car back on its wheels. Test brakes in the driveway, and make certain they are stopping properly. Good luckHow to change your car breaks,what if the disc is bad too?
It should be bette rif you take it to a dealership in your area instead. remember your breaks change life and death.
I'm sorry your car is a Daewoo, the parts are hard to get. Change your brake pads and if the rotors are bad, they will have to be replaced also, don;t wait very long! Good luck finding parts and with the job!
team48 is 100% correct

excellent description

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