well i was going to attempt to change my front brake pads, but i didn't want to mess anything up because its my dd car. so i just wanted to know what bolts do i need to take off and anything else i might need to do. never had to change them so this is my first time. sorry for the newb Question:1zhelp:
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TSRM shows how to do it...
Hey look a 30 sec search..
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=BR&P=23
Hey look a 30 sec search..
http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Library/TSRM/MK3/manual.aspx?Section=BR&P=23
Just pads?
easy peasy.
remove wheel
remove the pins that hold the caliper to the bracket
pull off caliper, dont let it hang by the hose.
use a caliper tool to push the piston back in the bore (get this from a auto parts store, they will know what you mean)
put on new pads
lube pins with anti sieze
install wheel.
rinse and repete for other side.
make sure you TEST YOUR BRAKES BEFORE GOING FAST!
easy peasy.
remove wheel
remove the pins that hold the caliper to the bracket
pull off caliper, dont let it hang by the hose.
use a caliper tool to push the piston back in the bore (get this from a auto parts store, they will know what you mean)
put on new pads
lube pins with anti sieze
install wheel.
rinse and repete for other side.
make sure you TEST YOUR BRAKES BEFORE GOING FAST!
I will add to what CK said. Start up the car and pump the pedal until it is solid. It will only take a few. Like he said, don't get in and drive off. You won't stop the first time.
dont sand it down whatever you do. call around to local auto parts shops and see if they resurface the rotors on site. if not they might send them out. you'll have to removed the caliper bracket (2 or 3 bolts) in order to get the rotor off (should come right off after the bracket is removed). leave the car on stands. then bring the rotors to the shop. wont take too long if you get there early and doesnt cost too much. getting them resurfaced will not only extend the life of the pads your about to put on, but also help with braking.
-pete
-pete
if you look at the caliper, there are two connections to the bracket. the lower one is a bolt (i think the head of the bolt is on the back of the caliper) and the upper one is a pin (so it can pivot). loosen the lower bolt and removed it. the caliper should rotate up sliding the pads off the rotor. push the caliper towards the car and it should slide off the pin. dont let it hang from the brake fluid hose.
then there should be around 2 bolts on the bracket that held the caliper on. they should be close to the bolt you took off for the caliper. once the bracket is off, you should be able to removed the rotor.
then there should be around 2 bolts on the bracket that held the caliper on. they should be close to the bolt you took off for the caliper. once the bracket is off, you should be able to removed the rotor.
Following up on what sneakypete said. Be prepared that the place you take the rotors to for resurfacing will measure their thickness and may determine that the rotors are too thin to resurface. If so, you may find yourself in a spot where you will feel forced to buy not one but a pair of rotors since they should normally be replaced in pairs. To avoid getting caught with your pants down, I suggest you measure your rotors with a caliper or, if not available, a metric scale and compare the thickness to the TSRM specs prior to going to the resurfacer.
Also, my experince with cheap part store OEM rotors has not been that good. They are prone to warping and brake fade if you drive hard. I would suggest for your daily driver OEM rotors from Brembo, which are available for $50 each from TireRack:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Supra&autoYear=1991&autoModClar=&brand=Brembo
Also, my experince with cheap part store OEM rotors has not been that good. They are prone to warping and brake fade if you drive hard. I would suggest for your daily driver OEM rotors from Brembo, which are available for $50 each from TireRack:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?autoMake=Toyota&autoModel=Supra&autoYear=1991&autoModClar=&brand=Brembo
Blackfin;969913 said:
thanks i forgot mention that. also, most people dont have a caliper to use. i generally change replace the rotors for peace of mind every 2 or 3 brake pad changes. cheap insurance.
-pete
yea, as blackfin said it isnt a bad idea to replace your rotors if they are worn. I have high quality rotor sets listed on my site for 160 for all four rotors, and they can be purchased seperatly. most places charge 30 dollars a rotor to turn them (at least arround here) so new rotors really arnt that expensive...