How do you know when you need new brakes?
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How do you know when you need new brakes?
Mine are beginning to squeak a little bit and I've noticed a lot of dirt/brake buildup on the front rims. I don't think I've ever go them serviced (last 2 years), but don't they check that sort of thing during emissions? And how much does it usually cost to get new brakes... I'm a newbie
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stout,
squealing is a good sign that they are wearing out. the brake pads have a layer that actually is made to squeal.
changing them out is pretty simple---or so I've been told. search "changing brake pads". also, i believe on 4x4wire someone has a write up too.
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squealing is a good sign that they are wearing out. the brake pads have a layer that actually is made to squeal.
changing them out is pretty simple---or so I've been told. search "changing brake pads". also, i believe on 4x4wire someone has a write up too.
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Originally Posted by stoutshady
Mine are beginning to squeak a little bit and I've noticed a lot of dirt/brake buildup on the front rims. I don't think I've ever go them serviced (last 2 years), but don't they check that sort of thing during emissions? And how much does it usually cost to get new brakes... I'm a newbie
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You will know, deep down in your pants, as you sail off a cliff doing 90 because you couldn't get to the runaway semi truck gravel in time...
I'm reminded of that Blazer that plowed down Lion's Back with it's brakes on fire. I think he needed new brakes...
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I'm reminded of that Blazer that plowed down Lion's Back with it's brakes on fire. I think he needed new brakes...
Glad I could be helpful
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Originally Posted by mastacox
You will know, deep down in your pants, as you sail off a cliff doing 90 because you couldn't get to the runaway semi truck gravel in time...
I'm reminded of that Blazer that plowed down Lion's Back with it's brakes on fire. I think he needed new brakes...
Glad I could be helpful
I'm reminded of that Blazer that plowed down Lion's Back with it's brakes on fire. I think he needed new brakes...
Glad I could be helpful
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Calm down stout. Masta's post was only in good fun. Don't know how long you've been on here or reading this site, but there is almost always someone throwing in something funny into a post.
I had squealing on my brakes for a long while. Didn't know about the wear indicator. My brakes were pretty weak, and I felt a grind when I stomped them hard one time. I took it into a shop and they said I had 300-500 miles left tops. So if you get that squealing, atleast do a visual inspection.
I had squealing on my brakes for a long while. Didn't know about the wear indicator. My brakes were pretty weak, and I felt a grind when I stomped them hard one time. I took it into a shop and they said I had 300-500 miles left tops. So if you get that squealing, atleast do a visual inspection.
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If in doubt, simply look. Pull the wheel and see how much pad is left. If you see 1/8" or less pad on either side of the rotor they got ta go and you may have waited too long to look. When they get that worn they sometimes will start to crumble away and then it becomes metal to metal. I actually bend my wear indicators toward the rotor a bit when I install pads so I know quite early to change my pads. Changing them early also can protect your rotor from getting warped from the excess heat generated by thin pads (which, by the way, causes the pad material to break down and crumble away).
They are very easy to change, even with the calipers still on the vehicle. If you are getting vibration when you brake it gets a bit more difficult because you'll need to have the rotors turned or replaced which means tearing down the hubs. Just putting new pads on warped rotors will compound the vibration. Packing the front hubs may be due anyway if it hasn't been done recently. Needing to do brakes can be an excuse to also get other needed maintenance done at the same time.
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They are very easy to change, even with the calipers still on the vehicle. If you are getting vibration when you brake it gets a bit more difficult because you'll need to have the rotors turned or replaced which means tearing down the hubs. Just putting new pads on warped rotors will compound the vibration. Packing the front hubs may be due anyway if it hasn't been done recently. Needing to do brakes can be an excuse to also get other needed maintenance done at the same time.
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