Changing brake pads
I don’t need new rotors or anything just to replace my front pads. Should be able to reuse the sensors. No squealing or anything.
I know to put it in neutral then unplug the caliper e brake. I know to open the bleed valve to push it close. Anything else I need to be aware of? Is it possible for one man or do I need someone to help bleed the lines after? Any tips? I just can’t get in anywhere and LR wanted $1800 to do just the front two.
I know to put it in neutral then unplug the caliper e brake. I know to open the bleed valve to push it close. Anything else I need to be aware of? Is it possible for one man or do I need someone to help bleed the lines after? Any tips? I just can’t get in anywhere and LR wanted $1800 to do just the front two.
For front brakes you don't need to unplug any caliper e brake, don't need neutral, don't need to open any bleed valve. Just jack it up, remove the wheel, and follow the diagrams posted previously.
From memory I think you remove a caliber bolt and pivot the caliper to access the pads. You don't need a new sensor if your brake light didn't come on unless you break the sensor removing it (they can be brittle). You don't need to bleed the brakes, but you do need to remove the master cylinder cover. When you push the pistons back into the caliper to install the new pads you will push brake fluid back into the master cylinder. You should watch the level carefully so it doesn't overflow. If you are at the max full level prior to pushing the pistons in you will need to remove some fluid or it will be too full. If you haven't flushed your brake fluid in the last 2 or 3 years now would be a good time. To do that you need a helper or a pressure bleeder or a vacuum bleeder.
From memory I think you remove a caliber bolt and pivot the caliper to access the pads. You don't need a new sensor if your brake light didn't come on unless you break the sensor removing it (they can be brittle). You don't need to bleed the brakes, but you do need to remove the master cylinder cover. When you push the pistons back into the caliper to install the new pads you will push brake fluid back into the master cylinder. You should watch the level carefully so it doesn't overflow. If you are at the max full level prior to pushing the pistons in you will need to remove some fluid or it will be too full. If you haven't flushed your brake fluid in the last 2 or 3 years now would be a good time. To do that you need a helper or a pressure bleeder or a vacuum bleeder.
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