Brake Pads.

Tkacik · 05-02-2004, 05:58 PM

Well, it's about time to change out the pads on the Loyale. What should I expect? I haven't ever tried this before, but I helped a friend change out pads on his Tacoma once, didn't take us too long.

Any tips to make the process go more smoothly? Anything else I should check out while I have everything off?

Thanks.

Joe.

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twisty · 05-02-2004, 06:20 PM

I just hope it isn't as bad as my brakes on my gl-10 were.

Tkacik · 05-02-2004, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by twisty
I just hope it isn't as bad as my brakes on my gl-10 were.

That's encouraging

What was so bad about them?

twisty · 05-02-2004, 09:27 PM

Getting the piston that pushes the brake down was a pain in the ass.

DerFahrer · 05-04-2004, 02:47 PM

If you're just doing pads, it should be easy, except for the piston in the caliper like twisty said.

If you're doing rotors though, you have to:
Take the castle nut and washer off the axle stub
Unbolt the rotor from the hub
Take the caliper off

It's not like new Scoobs where you just take the caliper off and the rotor comes right off

dusktilldawn · 05-05-2004, 09:09 PM

If I remember right, the Haynes manual that I had said not to depress the brake pedal while the caliper is off. Being the super genius that I am, I did it to see what would happen. I never did get the piston reset, and ended up buying rebuilt calipers.. Moral of the story is... Don't be like me.

Tkacik · 05-10-2004, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dusktilldawn
If I remember right, the Haynes manual that I had said not to depress the brake pedal while the caliper is off. Being the super genius that I am, I did it to see what would happen. I never did get the piston reset, and ended up buying rebuilt calipers.. Moral of the story is... Don't be like me.

Ha ha, no problem

Calebz · 05-10-2004, 03:44 PM

the whole process is really easy.. even if you have to replace the rotor..

Theres a tool you can buy from just about any auto parts store to compress the caliper pistons... WARNING!! they do not 'push' in.. they turn in.

twisty · 05-10-2004, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Calebz
the whole process is really easy.. even if you have to replace the rotor..

Theres a tool you can buy from just about any auto parts store to compress the caliper pistons... WARNING!! they do not 'push' in.. they turn in.

LMAO well atleast I know that now for the back ones and don't have to drain out the brake fluid.

05-02-2004, 05:58 PM	#1
Tkacik Scooby Guru Member#: 847 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Milledgeville, Georgia Vehicle: '06 Titan Crew Cab '03 Odyssey - EXL/RES	Brake Pads. Well, it's about time to change out the pads on the Loyale. What should I expect? I haven't ever tried this before, but I helped a friend change out pads on his Tacoma once, didn't take us too long. Any tips to make the process go more smoothly? Anything else I should check out while I have everything off? Thanks. Joe. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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twisty Scooby Newbie Member#: 59966 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sterling, Va Vehicle: 1988 GL-10 Tan	I just hope it isn't as bad as my brakes on my gl-10 were.

05-02-2004, 09:27 PM	#4
twisty Scooby Newbie Member#: 59966 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sterling, Va Vehicle: 1988 GL-10 Tan	Getting the piston that pushes the brake down was a pain in the ass.

05-04-2004, 02:47 PM	#5
DerFahrer Scooby Specialist Member#: 30727 Join Date: Dec 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 2000 Legacy B4 RSK Formerly subyluvr2212	If you're just doing pads, it should be easy, except for the piston in the caliper like twisty said. If you're doing rotors though, you have to: Take the castle nut and washer off the axle stub Unbolt the rotor from the hub Take the caliper off It's not like new Scoobs where you just take the caliper off and the rotor comes right off

05-05-2004, 09:09 PM	#6
dusktilldawn Scooby Newbie Member#: 57766 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SW Iowa Vehicle: 1987 GL Wagon 4WD The Silver Bullet	If I remember right, the Haynes manual that I had said not to depress the brake pedal while the caliper is off. Being the super genius that I am, I did it to see what would happen. I never did get the piston reset, and ended up buying rebuilt calipers.. Moral of the story is... Don't be like me.

05-10-2004, 03:44 PM	#8
Calebz Scooby Specialist Member#: 54398 Join Date: Feb 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: USPS Armory Vehicle: 1980 CB400 Hawk 1996 GrandCherokeeLimited	the whole process is really easy.. even if you have to replace the rotor.. Theres a tool you can buy from just about any auto parts store to compress the caliper pistons... WARNING!! they do not 'push' in.. they turn in.