So I assume you need a ride to the store when you chage out your pads? How do you
take off the rotors? Let me guess, it's not as easy as I want it to be.
Robert Trottmann
rotrottmann@davidson.edu
Davidson, NC and
St. Louis, Mo
Bruce Aaron Hefner wrote:
> >
> > I've already got one. I looked at the directions, and understood everything,
> > and it all jives with what you say. I have two problems. One is confidence.
> > I just don't want to be messing w/ brakes 'cause that's serious. I mean I
> > want to, but not alone. Also, I don't like the fact of having my truck up on
> > jack stands with a total of two wheels on and having something go wrong. I've
> > got a friend a home who has helped me out once, I might give him a call when I
> > get back.
> >
> > I don't totally understand brakes, but I'm about to read the brake chapter in
> > my manual, but... if I'm just replacing pads, do I need to turn rotors and
> > drums? Did you just mention this as a brake related thing that's not as easy
> > as pads, or must you turn the rotors/drums when you change out pads? Disc has
> > rotors, right?
> >
> > Thanks,Robert Trottmann
> > rotrottmann@davidson.edu
> > Davidson, NC and
> > St. Louis, Mo
> >
> >
> >
>
> Yes Robert you must have the rotors and drums turned every time you
> replace the pads to ensure you get the maximum life out of your pads, if
> you don't the rotors(drums) might develop high/low spots and when the pads
> hit these spots while your braking it will really eat the pads up (Also it
> will wear out the rotors quicker, and rotors ain't cheap), besides
> Autozone and most other auto parts places wil turn them for free so all it
> costs you is going to their store and the rewards will be extended life on
> your pads and rotors(drums) which will save you money in the long run....
>
> Bruce
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