We have a local craft shop so I will be able to obtain all the necessary tools. I have already bought the rotors, sensors, and pads. I have done pads before but never rotors. Thank you.Can anyone give me a walk through on how to change the front rotors on an 03 BMW 525i.?
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Make sure the rotors will work with your car's ABS system if that's a consideration. Also, you need to wash the new rotors in hot soap and water thoroughly to remove the machining oils. The rotors should have a %26quot;non-directional%26quot; swirl finish you can apply yourself.Can anyone give me a walk through on how to change the front rotors on an 03 BMW 525i.?
If this is your first time, I would suggest buying a Haynes manual. They have one specifically for your car and year. The manual will tell you step by step on what to do. You can find this manual at your local automotive store or check out the companies website.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
i know i need my front brakepads changed in my 2002 mustang but does that mean that i need to change those rotors too? is there a way that you can tell? my mustang has 90000 miles on it and from what i know i never had the rotors replaced.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
Rotors are so cheap these days that you might as well replace them, they will give a nice smooth but firm feel in the brake pedal. 90000k IS WAY PAST DUE especially if you live in a city.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
well the miles says it all, you have gotten the life out of those rotors and if there warped, you can feel it in the pedal or a jerky motion when it stops, you might not be able to resurface them and then its time to changeHow do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
If you havn't abused the rotors with worn pads meaning metal to metal and there are no groves on them you could replace only the pads. I believe there is a tollerance for the rotor thickness. do a search on rotor thickness. best of luckHow do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
The only reason you would have to change the rotors would be because you let the brake pads wear down to the point of damaging them. I, too, drive a Mustang (albeit a '68) and my rotors are about 12 years old. I just had them checked to be sure, and they're fine. Regular maintenance pays off again.
If you can HEAR your brakes when you use them, then I'd definitely replace all. Best to be safe.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
First, do they look smooth? No ripples or grooves, just a nice smooth flat surface.
Second, you must measure the thicknesss of the rotor and check that against the specs. for that car. Some times it is cast into the rotor as a discard thicknes. A brake spec. book will also give a %26quot;Machine To%26quot; thickness minimum.
Finally, thickness variation and run out would be another reason.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
Well if you know you need pads the odds are you need rotors ,with 90,000 on the car.The rotors they put on cars now are what you call throw aways,or what I like too call them as Ginsue'sJunk.Back in the day you could get them turned down but I bet if you go to your local auto parts there probably pretty cheap.30 or 40 bucks a peace.A good indicator is a pulsation in the break peddle meaning there warped.So even if you get them turned down thinner to clean them up they have a tendancy to warp again quicker due to friction.If you can even get them turned down due to grooving,how warped they are,and the allowed spec to turn them to there thinest.I dont even deal with it anymore.Alot of shops dont even mess with it. The older cars back in the day had really meaty rotors,and made of good steel,making it possible to get a turn down on them.I found it better just to change them under this circumstance.Good luck pretty easy job while you have the calipers off.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
If the rotors cannot be turned they must be replaced. The criterion is determined by measuring the thickness. Too thin and they get too hot. It is also necessary to replace in the case of a crack.
BUT new rotors are always better. Get the prices and compare--deducting the cost of turning which the new ones won't need. You may have a little difficult seperating them from the hubs, but you'll manage.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
You have to measure them. There are standards for brakes so they don't fade under high stopping speeds. Check the thickness (the throw out standard is stamped on the side of the rotor) and replace accordingly. If you buy new rotors, they would probably last another 90k miles and it would be money well spent.white hair domain web hosting
Rotors are so cheap these days that you might as well replace them, they will give a nice smooth but firm feel in the brake pedal. 90000k IS WAY PAST DUE especially if you live in a city.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
well the miles says it all, you have gotten the life out of those rotors and if there warped, you can feel it in the pedal or a jerky motion when it stops, you might not be able to resurface them and then its time to changeHow do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
If you havn't abused the rotors with worn pads meaning metal to metal and there are no groves on them you could replace only the pads. I believe there is a tollerance for the rotor thickness. do a search on rotor thickness. best of luckHow do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
The only reason you would have to change the rotors would be because you let the brake pads wear down to the point of damaging them. I, too, drive a Mustang (albeit a '68) and my rotors are about 12 years old. I just had them checked to be sure, and they're fine. Regular maintenance pays off again.
If you can HEAR your brakes when you use them, then I'd definitely replace all. Best to be safe.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
First, do they look smooth? No ripples or grooves, just a nice smooth flat surface.
Second, you must measure the thicknesss of the rotor and check that against the specs. for that car. Some times it is cast into the rotor as a discard thicknes. A brake spec. book will also give a %26quot;Machine To%26quot; thickness minimum.
Finally, thickness variation and run out would be another reason.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
Well if you know you need pads the odds are you need rotors ,with 90,000 on the car.The rotors they put on cars now are what you call throw aways,or what I like too call them as Ginsue'sJunk.Back in the day you could get them turned down but I bet if you go to your local auto parts there probably pretty cheap.30 or 40 bucks a peace.A good indicator is a pulsation in the break peddle meaning there warped.So even if you get them turned down thinner to clean them up they have a tendancy to warp again quicker due to friction.If you can even get them turned down due to grooving,how warped they are,and the allowed spec to turn them to there thinest.I dont even deal with it anymore.Alot of shops dont even mess with it. The older cars back in the day had really meaty rotors,and made of good steel,making it possible to get a turn down on them.I found it better just to change them under this circumstance.Good luck pretty easy job while you have the calipers off.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
If the rotors cannot be turned they must be replaced. The criterion is determined by measuring the thickness. Too thin and they get too hot. It is also necessary to replace in the case of a crack.
BUT new rotors are always better. Get the prices and compare--deducting the cost of turning which the new ones won't need. You may have a little difficult seperating them from the hubs, but you'll manage.How do i know when i need my rotors replaced?
You have to measure them. There are standards for brakes so they don't fade under high stopping speeds. Check the thickness (the throw out standard is stamped on the side of the rotor) and replace accordingly. If you buy new rotors, they would probably last another 90k miles and it would be money well spent.
How hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
I had a car that had them pressured on and needed to have a certain machine to get them off. My current car's rotors just slide off with a little help from a hammer. Do the explorers rotors just slide off too?How hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
Front rotors have the integral bearing race and removing the spindle nut is necessary.
Rears are tircky becuase you cannot use your Ebrake when working to remove the rears.....EBrake is located at the circumference of the hub assembly....the so rotor is a disc and a drum.....
Tap the rotor while turning and pulling, it should come off....take this time to check the Ebrake drum surface....if it needs turning, get both the disc surface and the drum surface done at the same time.
You should have rotors turned anytime you installed new pads anyway. It helps them last longer and gives you better braking.How hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
I know the front have bearings so youll have to unscrew the nut thats under the tin cap. then it just slides off. the rear is probably the same. If its a 4wd then theirs more to it.How hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
in most cars you are supposed to be able to replace them with little difficulty.
the only ones that i can think off that would be hard to do would be inboard brakes like on H1 humvees and old jagsHow hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
callipers are more difficult to change than rotors on your ford should take some tapping with a hammer
Front rotors have the integral bearing race and removing the spindle nut is necessary.
Rears are tircky becuase you cannot use your Ebrake when working to remove the rears.....EBrake is located at the circumference of the hub assembly....the so rotor is a disc and a drum.....
Tap the rotor while turning and pulling, it should come off....take this time to check the Ebrake drum surface....if it needs turning, get both the disc surface and the drum surface done at the same time.
You should have rotors turned anytime you installed new pads anyway. It helps them last longer and gives you better braking.How hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
I know the front have bearings so youll have to unscrew the nut thats under the tin cap. then it just slides off. the rear is probably the same. If its a 4wd then theirs more to it.How hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
in most cars you are supposed to be able to replace them with little difficulty.
the only ones that i can think off that would be hard to do would be inboard brakes like on H1 humvees and old jagsHow hard would it be to change front/back rotors on 2002 explorer?
callipers are more difficult to change than rotors on your ford should take some tapping with a hammer
How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a '01 Dodge Neon?
I took my car to get inspected and was told I need front brake pads and rotors. Sears gave me a quote of $380 and a local garage estimated it at $230. How much should I expect to pay for this service?How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
forget sears and rob your buck take it to a midas or meineke and compare prices 380 is ridiculous 230 a little high it can go lower unless it needs calipers if it needs calipers 230 is not bad.
forget sears and rob your buck take it to a midas or meineke and compare prices 380 is ridiculous 230 a little high it can go lower unless it needs calipers if it needs calipers 230 is not bad.
How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a '01 Dodge Neon?
I took my car to get inspected and was told I need front brake pads and rotors. Sears gave me a quote of $380 and a local garage estimated it at $230. How much should I expect to pay for this service?How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
the garage gave you a real good quote for parts and labor on doing that one,that's about right on price for doing it,good luck.How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
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If they're replacing the rotors for you too, 200$ sounds about right.How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
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the garage gave you a real good quote for parts and labor on doing that one,that's about right on price for doing it,good luck.How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
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How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?$87 TOPS!!How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
If they're replacing the rotors for you too, 200$ sounds about right.How much should it cost to change brakes and rotors cost to change on a %26039;01 Dodge Neon?
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How to change brake rotors...?
how to chenge brake rotors for a 2007 chevy avalanche.... abny web sites i can use to show me step by step...?How to change brake rotors...?
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Come on it took me less than 3 minutes
Just an add on to the warranty comment below: Warranties do NOT generally cover wear items such as brakes/rotors. Also relative to the rotor comment below - I totally agree, if you do not have brake %26quot;pedal pulse%26quot; then there should be no reason to change the rotors on a 2007 unless you do a LOT of driving in the city.How to change brake rotors...?
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http://www.********.com/lessons/brakeshoHow to change brake rotors...?
A quick google search provided me with a step-by-step guide with photos from Advanced Auto Parts. It's fairly simple to do and with this easy to follow guide you should have no problems. Here's the link:
www.advanceautoparts.com/english/youca?-How to change brake rotors...?
You shouldn't need to change the rotors on a car that new. You should just be able to replace the brake pads. I'm obviously not familiar with your situation. But, if you don't have damage to the rotors or severely excessive wear, you should leave them as they are. Rotors can also be turned before they need to be replaced. The best thing to do is buy a repair manual for your vehicle. Most auto parts places stock books by Chilton or Hayes and those books have instructions and diagrams for every part of your car. These books are very helpful for everything from routine maintenance to complete overhauls, and only cost16-20 bucks. They have helped me save tons of money, by allowing me to do myself what a mechanic would charge $60+ an hour to do. Good luck.How to change brake rotors...?
Hey doodle dip!!! It`s under warranty! Do not touch the darn thing. Take it in to the dealer. Any work you do now will interfere with your warranty. Better yet trade it in when the ashtray get`s full or it runs out of fuel.
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Come on it took me less than 3 minutes
Just an add on to the warranty comment below: Warranties do NOT generally cover wear items such as brakes/rotors. Also relative to the rotor comment below - I totally agree, if you do not have brake %26quot;pedal pulse%26quot; then there should be no reason to change the rotors on a 2007 unless you do a LOT of driving in the city.How to change brake rotors...?
http://myweb.yahoo.com/myweb?ei=UTF-8%26amp;ta
http://www.********.com/lessons/brakeshoHow to change brake rotors...?
A quick google search provided me with a step-by-step guide with photos from Advanced Auto Parts. It's fairly simple to do and with this easy to follow guide you should have no problems. Here's the link:
www.advanceautoparts.com/english/youca?-How to change brake rotors...?
You shouldn't need to change the rotors on a car that new. You should just be able to replace the brake pads. I'm obviously not familiar with your situation. But, if you don't have damage to the rotors or severely excessive wear, you should leave them as they are. Rotors can also be turned before they need to be replaced. The best thing to do is buy a repair manual for your vehicle. Most auto parts places stock books by Chilton or Hayes and those books have instructions and diagrams for every part of your car. These books are very helpful for everything from routine maintenance to complete overhauls, and only cost16-20 bucks. They have helped me save tons of money, by allowing me to do myself what a mechanic would charge $60+ an hour to do. Good luck.How to change brake rotors...?
Hey doodle dip!!! It`s under warranty! Do not touch the darn thing. Take it in to the dealer. Any work you do now will interfere with your warranty. Better yet trade it in when the ashtray get`s full or it runs out of fuel.
How to change front rotors on 1995 honda acord?
Take the tire off. There are either two or four bolts holding the caliper on the rotor. Unbolt the caliper and swing up and out of the way. Be careful not to pinch the brake line. There is a small cap in the center of the hub. Remove the cap and you will see a large nut with a cotter key in the middle. Straighten out the key and use pliers to remove. After the key is removed then remove the large nut. That will allow you to remove the rotor. When you put the new rotor on don't forget to put the outside wheel bearing and the flat washer back on before replacing the nut and cotter key. Takes a little time but is not that hard to do. Good luck...reduce or control it private myspace
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