Pads are so cheap, it shouldn't be a big concern. I think my dad got some for his Outback for $22 for the fronts, something like that. I put 'em on with my sister in an hour or so, bled the brakes, voila.Pads for my Miata cost just $17, LOL. eberglund Member Posts: 5 ...
Also, unless you work on drum brakes on a regular basis, you'll need a service manual specific to your car. JACK IT UP Start by loosening all the lug nuts on the rear wheels. Block both front wheels in both directions. Then, put the vehicle up on safety stands--never work on a ve...
Then a service brake light came on. I did make it home. I crawled under the truck and brake fluid was from the front to the back of the truck. I noticed two compromised metal brake lines on the driver side frame rail that were rusted through. I touched the lines and they were ...
The markup at a service center—especially a car dealership—can be exorbitant. But, a brake job can be accomplished quickly and easily, with just a handful of cheap tools, for less than half the cost. Recently, a colleague here at Popular Mechanics mentioned that he had an appointment the...
I had everything checked and had a full service before shipping the car. However, these brakes are completely unfit for the speeds that are commonly driven here. Does anybody know about any upgrades that could remedy this situation?It's very frustrating. My other car is an old (92) 318IS...
The markup at a service center—especially a car dealership—can be exorbitant. But, a brake job can be accomplished quickly and easily, with just a handful of cheap tools, for less than half the cost. Recently, a colleague here at Popular Mechanics mentioned that he had an appointment the...
The markup at a service center—especially a car dealership—can be exorbitant. But, a brake job can be accomplished quickly and easily, with just a handful of cheap tools, for less than half the cost. Recently, a colleague here at Popular Mechanics mentioned that he had an appointment the...