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Things to do while replacing pads? #1602732 07/02/06 09:22 PM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 17 T tutmondigo OP New CEG\'er
OP tutmondigo New CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 17	96 zetec no ABS. I am replacing the front brake pads since they've worn thin. I was wondering if there is anything else I should go ahead and check or just replace outright while I do this. The car has 126K on it and I bought it with 74K. Nothing has been done to the brakes since I bought the car. I'm also going to make sure that the shoes don't need to be replaced when I have it in the air. I've already bought pads and have about $200 that I can sink into this. Thanks

Re: Things to do while replacing pads? #1602733 07/03/06 12:22 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 8,281 Skunkworks Autosport S Steeda. Captain Impound Boy
Steeda. Captain Impound Boy S Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 8,281 Skunkworks Autosport	how about rotors?

Re: Things to do while replacing pads? #1602734 07/03/06 01:21 AM
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Ray_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er R Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,100 San Antonio/Austin, TX	Check for play in the tie-rod check your control arm bushings check your CV joint for cracks, or leaks check the lower mount to make sure the ATX (if equipped) isn't riding on the subframe check your brake lines for wear, rot or damage flush the brake fluid from the MC to all 4 wheels (if you have $200 to sink in to it, why not do something it likely needs, AND will make you safer?) '99 CSVT - Silver #222/276 In a constant state of blow-off euphoria. Originally posted by Kremitthefrog: I like to wear dresses and use binoculars to watch grandmas across the street.

Re: Things to do while replacing pads? #1602735 07/03/06 01:37 AM
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OP tutmondigo New CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 17	Originally posted by Decepticon: how about rotors? I was going to leave my old rotors in there since I am not having any problems with vibration or pulling during braking. I'm doing the pads (and shoes if they need it) simply because they're worn down. How much fluid should I get in order to flush out the whole system?

Re: Things to do while replacing pads? #1602736 07/03/06 04:35 AM
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AliasJerk�?� Addicted CEG\'er A Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,143 Ypsilanti, Mi	Originally posted by tutmondigo: Originally posted by Decepticon: how about rotors? I was going to leave my old rotors in there since I am not having any problems with vibration or pulling during braking. I'm doing the pads (and shoes if they need it) simply because they're worn down. How much fluid should I get in order to flush out the whole system? have fun with the shoes... Drum brakes on ford = angry... My advice, the pay CLOSE attention to the automatic shoe adjustment lever between the two pads, note very well how its supposed to be in there, or you will be cursing its name over and over again... 98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE TEIN H.Tech Springs Tokico HP series Struts Short ram air intake Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust ... if a jelly fish stung me.. would you pee on the wound?

Re: Things to do while replacing pads? #1602737 07/03/06 06:07 AM
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OP tutmondigo New CEG\'er T Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 17	Originally posted by AliasJerkâ�??¢: have fun with the shoes... Drum brakes on ford = angry... My advice, the pay CLOSE attention to the automatic shoe adjustment lever between the two pads, note very well how its supposed to be in there, or you will be cursing its name over and over again... Isn't this why we do one side at a time? I personally enjoy having the real thing. Those pictures in the manual only go so far.

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