Time to change the brakes

[NYStang2002]

My front brakes pretty worn and its time to change them. What special tools or equiptment do I need to change brakes? I'm pretty sure its a simple job but I want to be prepared when I start and want to make sure things go as smooth as possible. Thanks in advance.

 

[Red mustang Gt 46]

Nothing special needed, remove caliper mounting bolt, tilt up, remove, compress piston, replace new pads. I would suggest regreasing the caliper bolts and contact points on each end of the pad with high temp grease. Don't forget the anti-squeal compound, make sure you let the compound cure for a moment also.

If your replacing the rear brakes, you do need a special tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732

You can find them for $19.99 or borrow mine...

 

[stang976]

yea i gotta buy that tool myself.... unless NYSTANG wants to lend me his when he is done

 

[Ajax_02GT]

Nothing special needed, remove caliper mounting bolt, tilt up, remove, compress piston, replace new pads. I would suggest regreasing the caliper bolts and contact points on each end of the pad with high temp grease. Don't forget the anti-squeal compound, make sure you let the compound cure for a moment also.

If your replacing the rear brakes, you do need a special tool:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732

You can find them for $19.99 or borrow mine...

What's the tool for? And how are the rear brakes different from the fronts to require such a tool? Do you need the tool set to just replace the rear pads or ???

 

[lgndracer]

I you drive these cars the way they were meant to be driven, the stock brakes SUCK!!!!

Here are some upgrade options: Brakes

 

[Red mustang Gt 46]

What's the tool for? And how are the rear brakes different from the fronts to require such a tool? Do you need the tool set to just replace the rear pads or ???

The rear pistons have to be turned clockwise while being pressed inwards...I've seen too many guys ruin their rear pistons and not even know it...by not turning them while compressing them.

 

[Ajax_02GT]

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that but I'll remember it when I go to replace my brake pads.

 

[Milenko]

Just changed my fronts last night. My rotors were seized and I had to pound those damn things with a hammer until they came loose.

Tip: Turn the steering wheel to point the wheel inwards...easier to access the bolts.

 

[mrvax]

Tip: Turn the steering wheel to point the wheel inwards...easier to access the bolts.

That's cheating!

 

[Milenko]

That's cheating!

Cheating my ass. My brakes and rotors haven't been changed since I owned the car. I broke _two_ craftsman extensions from putting too much force on the caliper bolt on my passenger side. The thing was seized worse than I've ever seen. Heat + liquid wrench + hammer finally got the damn thing out. Drivers side came out easier than my lugnuts.