Thread: How to replace pads on their own?

 
I think that every motorist knows that brakes not eternal and erased quickly, regardless of the car brand. Riding through the city "depletes" the brake mechanism because of the constant acceleration and deceleration. The service life of the brake pads, however, depends on the quality of the materials used. Sooner or later, anyway, the brakes have to be changed.

Let's find out how to change brake the pads themselvesrather than a round sum of money on a HUNDRED. Remember that the first sign of the imminent "death" of the brake pads is a constant squeaking when braking.
So, where to start replacing brakes?
First, it raises the car on the Jack, so it was easier to perform all manipulations with pads. Removes one of the wheels, and then the caliper. Check the technical condition of the anthers. If no defects on the calipers and the anthers are not, and to change them is not necessary. Although you can allocate money and buy a new set, the more the cost of anthers low. Then begin to pull out guides from the bracket of the brake discs. Then, well clean the guides with sandpaper. This will help get rid of accumulated dirt. Then it is advisable to grease. After that, put on our boots and set them in place.
Often guides brakes can get stuck in the bracket due to accumulated moisture, dirt or dust. In this case you'll have to use physical force to get them. A great option for solving this problem is the use of bottle-warmers. Should warm up the brake guides and try to spin using a wrench. To do everything carefully so as not to damage the mechanism.
Before replacing the old pads, clean place which will be attached to the new pads. Then compress the caliper, or rather its cylinder. If you don't have the special tool, you can use an ordinary hammer. Put the handle of a hammer directly on the cylinder and begin strongly to push it. Sometimes you can tie this element using the mount or screwdriver. Actually, this process will not take much time. To change the brake pads are not harder than the wiper.
After making these simple manipulations, insert the new brake pads into the guide, put the caliper and fasten the caliper in place. If you have oil, you can lubricate the bolt threads. Grip is strong, but quite neat.
For replacement shoes you will require about an hour of time. If you are hesitant to replace the pads yourself, give the car to a reliable auto service, where you will do everything for money.