FYI - The rear brakes will not squeal when pads are low, and the computer won't warn you either.
02-03-2009, 08:19 AM
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FYI - The rear brakes will not squeal when pads are low, and the computer won't warn you either.
I learned that yesterday when they started grinding. :-/ I had thought that brakes are supposed to squeal before they run out of pad. They don't.
Then I learned at 11:00 at night on the street that I need a stupid special tool to push the caliper piston in. GAH!
Then I learned at 11:00 at night on the street that I need a stupid special tool to push the caliper piston in. GAH!
02-03-2009, 08:48 AM
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Sounds about right. Rear brakes wear pretty slow -- always good to inspect your brakes...
...when rotating tires (or anytime you have a wheel off, especially if it's been a while).
02-03-2009, 09:12 AM
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You can twist with a needle nose and compress with a clamp...BUT
You can twist the piston with a needle nose and compress the piston with a clamp, but that's a really tedious way of doing it, AND you risk damaging the piston boots.
I have the proper tool from Harbor Freight which twists and presses. Do not settle for "the cube".
My front pad sensors are bypassed and I visually inspect my pads..which isn't that hard to do with the right wheels. The rear pads should last somewhere beyond 50k miles, your brakes are probably in need of an overhaul!
I have the proper tool from Harbor Freight which twists and presses. Do not settle for "the cube".
My front pad sensors are bypassed and I visually inspect my pads..which isn't that hard to do with the right wheels. The rear pads should last somewhere beyond 50k miles, your brakes are probably in need of an overhaul!
