97loudcut Posted August 12, 2006 Report Posted August 12, 2006 I am thinking it is about time to do my brakes. I know I need pads but I don't know if I need rotors. Since I moved out to the apartment I have access to no tools. I was wondering if anyone in the Auburn Hills, MI area would have me come over and give me a run through and help me do a brake job. I have no knowledge of brakes and since I have no tools telling me how to do them via forum is no help. I'm sure I could work out some sort of payment (lunch, $$, ect.). Appreciate it. Quote
terryk2003 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Posted August 12, 2006 if i lived in MI i'd deffinatly help you out...pretty simple job..but i don't feel like driving 3+hrs to help u do a 1/2 hr job..lol...i am gonna say that putting new rotors on will probably be your best bet, since i'm sure you can get new rotors for ~20 each, and around here i know it costs ~10 each to have them the old ones turned down... Quote
97loudcut Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Posted August 12, 2006 i was thinkign about going slotted in the front.. Quote
terryk2003 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Posted August 12, 2006 umm...is your cutlass really that fast!?...and werent u talking about getting rid of it before?...i don't think i'd spend the $ on the slotted ones for the cutlass myself, just paint the new ones up nice so they don't rust too bad! Quote
97loudcut Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Posted August 12, 2006 not for speed i figured since it was a FWD car having slotted in the front would stop nicer...but nvm Quote
terryk2003 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Posted August 12, 2006 not for speed i figured since it was a FWD car having slotted in the front would stop nicer...but nvm FWD or RWD doesnt really make a difference when it comes to braking...the fronts do most of the work no matter what...it just don't think you'll notice much difference with the slotted rotors, except for cosmetically...of course, if you ride the brakes alot, they might stay a tad cooler if you go with the slotted...FWIW: we have baer slotted and crossdrilled rotors on my mom's alero, and they actually make quite a bit of noise compared to stock rotors...you can hear the pads go across the slots when you stop...kinda annoying... Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 12, 2006 Report Posted August 12, 2006 I just did my sisters. Pick a day we can do them here. Quote
blkinternational Posted August 13, 2006 Report Posted August 13, 2006 hey man ill help you with your breaks... just let me kno im not sure if u still have my # but let me kno..maybe u wanna help me with my head gasket Quote
97loudcut Posted August 13, 2006 Author Report Posted August 13, 2006 i will help you with you head gasket but im going to give tony a call for the breaks. he lives like 15 minutes away from me and I need them done now. Quote
jdcutty Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 Get em done? I usual I ring in a little late... Quote
MonteCarloChick Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 Too bad you don't live closer.. I'm speedy like a motherfucker on brake jobs Quote
slick Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 Drive down here to Toledo sometime this week. I can have your pads and rotors done quick as hell. Quote
97loudcut Posted August 15, 2006 Author Report Posted August 15, 2006 i think tony is going to help me but if not slick is in line for #2 mcc is #3 Quote
slick Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 i think tony is going to help me but if not slick is in line for #2 mcc is #3 Hell, I had to give tony a tip on the phone on how to break the torx bits loose! LOL Quote
Nick1234 Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 i think tony is going to help me but if not slick is in line for #2 mcc is #3 Hell, I had to give tony a tip on the phone on how to break the torx bits loose! LOL Heat and a long ass breaker bar? Quote
slick Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 i think tony is going to help me but if not slick is in line for #2 mcc is #3 Hell, I had to give tony a tip on the phone on how to break the torx bits loose! LOL Heat and a long ass breaker bar? Nah... He had a breaker bar on there already, and it was soaked with PB Blaster. Since he was working on the drivers side, I told him to turn the steering wheel as far as he could to the drivers side. Then, with the breaker bar on there, get a nice long pipe, and slip it over the breaker bar. With the knuckle turned all the way, there is plenty of room for however long bar you want. I literally stood to the side of my gf's Regal, and with the pipe and breaker bar, broke the bolts loose. Aparantly it worked for Tony as well. Quote
Nick1234 Posted August 15, 2006 Report Posted August 15, 2006 That will work too. I just did the white luminas front brakes. A little heat and the breaker bar did it. Quote
joey b Posted August 16, 2006 Report Posted August 16, 2006 What brand torx do you use that doesn't bust? Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 16, 2006 Report Posted August 16, 2006 What brand torx do you use that doesn't bust? What do you mean doesn't bust? I just bought a Lisle brand T60 that they sell at sears. Quote
JakeMetz63 Posted August 19, 2006 Report Posted August 19, 2006 It took me 3 hours just to do my rear brake pads and rotors. First off, I had just gotten a new tire... an impact wrench on 130 psi wouldnt get my lug nuts off. We ended up breaking 2 sockets in the process. On the other wheel the pin was stuck in the caliper so I had to pound it out with a thick concrete screw, then drill out the screw from where it went into the pin and then machine the pin back down to size. Took roughly 3 hours. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.