Brake overhaul tips?
05-17-2013, 06:05 AM
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Brake overhaul tips?
I'm getting ready to do a complete brake overhaul. StopTech sport kit (Pads, Rotors and stainless steel lines) along with Centric calipers.
I don't want to be in the middle of the job and realize I need something that wasn't included. If I remember correctly, my old Honda pads included some grease. This kit didn't. I don't know if i should pick some up? I'm just waiting on some ATE Superblue fluid and I'll be good to go.
I don't want to be in the middle of the job and realize I need something that wasn't included. If I remember correctly, my old Honda pads included some grease. This kit didn't. I don't know if i should pick some up? I'm just waiting on some ATE Superblue fluid and I'll be good to go.
05-17-2013, 11:22 AM
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Just did the girl friends brakes (Chevy Cobalt) and here is what I think would be handy.
For bolts and not for lug nuts or wheel studs.
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Things high lighted in red is places where you can put the grease on.
A friend to help you flush your brake fluid. I personally like bleeding mine using a piece of tubing and a bottle to catch all the fluid. If not you will have a bit of a mess to clean up.
Obviously rags because brake fluid WILL eat your paint.
I have never heard of anyone that wants to replace those lol.
Finally check out my signature there is a link to a great DIY that has really good info.
Just did the girl friends brakes (Chevy Cobalt) and here is what I think would be handy.
For bolts and not for lug nuts or wheel studs.
Things high lighted in red is places where you can put the grease on.
A friend to help you flush your brake fluid. I personally like bleeding mine using a piece of tubing and a bottle to catch all the fluid. If not you will have a bit of a mess to clean up.
Obviously rags because brake fluid WILL eat your paint.
Finally check out my signature there is a link to a great DIY that has really good info.
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Hello,
Just did the girl friends brakes (Chevy Cobalt) and here is what I think would be handy.
For bolts and not for lug nuts or wheel studs.
Things high lighted in red is places where you can put the grease on.
A friend to help you flush your brake fluid. I personally like bleeding mine using a piece of tubing and a bottle to catch all the fluid. If not you will have a bit of a mess to clean up.
Obviously rags because brake fluid WILL eat your paint.
I have never heard of anyone that wants to replace those lol.
Finally check out my signature there is a link to a great DIY that has really good info.
Just did the girl friends brakes (Chevy Cobalt) and here is what I think would be handy.
For bolts and not for lug nuts or wheel studs.
Things high lighted in red is places where you can put the grease on.
A friend to help you flush your brake fluid. I personally like bleeding mine using a piece of tubing and a bottle to catch all the fluid. If not you will have a bit of a mess to clean up.
Obviously rags because brake fluid WILL eat your paint.
Originally Posted by jst2878' timestamp='1368810161' post='22549495
Get some new rotor screws. There are two on each one to hold it to hub. They always get stripped
Finally check out my signature there is a link to a great DIY that has really good info.
The biggest pain of the day was getting the rotor screws off. After being unsuccessful with wd40 and a hammer I had to go buy some pb blaster and a sledgehammer to use with my impact screwdriver and after a few wacks they broke loose. Never again! Throw them out is a great tip.