d.i.y. rotors/pads

[audimuse]

i have a few questions for those who may know.

1- is it hard to change the rotors/pads
2- should i replace my bearings while there
3- anything i should do or know as well

thanks in advance!

[SoFresh]

Its easy to replace the rotors and pads, about an hour of work (give or take, removing wheels, etc) There are some DIY write-ups out there, makes the process go smoother.

[eurowerks]

I'm thinking of doing a DIY on my front pads too. Was wondering the same thing.

[audimuse]

i did do some research, seems straight forward. prolly going to paint my calipers while doing the brake work as well. my only thing is if i should do the bearings or not. if i have to, that is going to be a bit harder.

[LampyB]

do you own a press for your wheel bearings? if not you're going to have to find a machine shop to press them in. bearing replacement is expensive as sh*t if you take it to a shop, but purchasing the bearing kits on your own is waay cheaper. honestly if you need to go to a machine shop do it, you'll save quite a bit! good luck, let me know how it goes!

[NK2007]

I'm actually doing pads, ss brake lines, full control arm set, wheel bearing, and axle currently. I'm moving back up to ft. collins the 16th, so if you need help after that, just let me know

Neill

[audimuse]

i might take you up on that if i decide to do my bearings or not. i am for sure going to paint the calipers now, figure if im going to be down there near them i might as well do that.

[FLACO X3]

what color are you doing the calipers?

[audimuse]

black and im going to make a stencil of the four rings and paint that in silver

[audimuse]

has anyone else painted theirs? and what color?

[NK2007]

Yup... i'll be painting mine tomorrow. Black is where its at. Im using engine enamel primer/paint. I also picked up some silver to do the rings as well.

Don't do red, red is for BBKs

[FLACO X3]

^ lol thats funny, i painted mine red

[audimuse]

^ lol thats funny, i painted mine red

oh well to each his/her's own. i figured silver car, black with silver accent. how did yours come out?

[HOFFY11]

when in doubt..DONT MESS WITH BRAKES!!! you need those things right

[audimuse]

well finally did my brakes/rotors. little tougher trying to get old rusty shit off. and if you don't have the parts or general knowledge, i would suggest not doing it.

[mdzaudi]

I found a DIY for mine when i did them but i don't know where now. Anyone else have a hell of a time with that stupid wire spring clip or w/e it's called? It took me like ten minutes of cursing to get one of mine back on.

[audimuse]

yeah i had a hell of a time too. im hoping they stay on actually.