The Corolla Needs a Brake Job

[Carbo]

1994. Front calipers, rotors cut, and pads. I'm takin' bids. Ft Lauderdale area.

 

[Brutuskend]

I'd do it for you CHEAP, but I'm in Oregon...

 

[Peetoeng]

Changing rotor and pad is easy. Caliper is rather involved, since you have to make sure you bleed the air out of the brake lines.
What happens to calipers? Are they seized due to rust from sea salt?

 

[RU482]

How do you "know" when the calipers need to be replaced?

I am about to jump into my first brake replacement....given the model and mileage (Intrigue with 55K) and the fact that the steering wheel shakes when I hit the brakes, I am planning on replacing the pads AND rotors.

anyone?

 

[iamwiz82]

<< How do you "know" when the calipers need to be replaced?

I am about to jump into my first brake replacement....given the model and mileage (Intrigue with 55K) and the fact that the steering wheel shakes when I hit the brakes, I am planning on replacing the pads AND rotors.

anyone? >>



you dont neccessary have to change your rotors. When you are inspecting, rub your nail against the front and back of the rotor. If they are smooth, they are fine. I had a brake pad break off and bounce against my rotor for a month, with NO damage to the rotor, at all

 

[RU482]

I guess I am jumping the gun. It's just that Intrigues...especially 98 and 99 models... (and GM cars in general) have a terrible reputation for brake quality. I also tend to drive this car pretty hard

Question though...If I'm replacing the pads, shouldn't I be turning the rotors anyway?

 

[munruss]

Carbo, have you considered a Huffy or a BMX?

 

[iamwiz82]

<< I guess I am jumping the gun. It's just that Intrigues...especially 98 and 99 models... (and GM cars in general) have a terrible reputation for brake quality. I also tend to drive this car pretty hard

Question though...If I'm replacing the pads, shouldn't I be turning the rotors anyway? >>



only if its scored, generally. No reason to turn a smooth rotor. The point of turning is to smooth out any ridges.

 

[Carbo]

<< What happens to calipers? Are they seized due to rust from sea salt? >>

Exactly.


<< I'd do it for you CHEAP, but I'm in Oregon... >>

Hitchhike.


<< Carbo, have you considered a Huffy or a BMX? >>

Lobotomy.

 

Take it from a A.S.E. 25 year certified technician,You only need to cut or replace rotors when they become scored or warped.

A scored rotor will create uneven braking action from side to side as well as increased pad wear.
A warped rotor will cause steering wheel shimmy and brake pedal pulsation.