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Do your front brakes squeal or chatter? If you're mechanically inclined, you can fix them yourself. The first thing you need to do is to check what tools you need. Front disc brakes are not that hard to fix. You will need a service manual, socket set, lug wench, jack, at least two jack stands, a large screwdriver or pry bar. Most late model cars have metric bolts; some have standard and some have torx bolts. Check the service manual for tools and a diagram for front disc brakes. Most auto parts stores have service manuals. Also, you need something to put lugs and parts in. If you have all of this, you are ready to start.

First you need to open the hood and find the master cylinder. This would be on the driver's side on the fire wall. Loosen the cap to relieve the pressure so that when you compress the caliper piston it is less likely to damage the master cylinder. Next remove the hub caps and loosen the lug nuts. Next jack the car up and place jack stands under the frame.Then finish removing the lug nuts and remove the wheel.

Now you are ready to remove the caliper. Take a long screwdriver, or pry bar, and place it behind the rotor in front of the old pad and pull forward. This will force the caliper piston back in the caliper. Push all the way back. If this doesn't work, wait until you get the caliper off and use a C clamp to push the piston back. Next take caliper bolts out; this will let you remove the caliper. Then remove brake pads and rotor. Repeat the step on the other side. Next take the pads and rotors to the local parts store. Get new pads and have rotors checked to see if they can be turned; if not, replace them too.

Having done all this, clean all the parts with brake cleaner including the new rotors if you replaced them. Next lube all moving parts with Brake Lube. If pads came with shims be sure to use them. Also use Brake Quiet on metal side of pads. Replace rotors, place both pads in the caliper and take it put it over the rotor. Be sure the caliper is all way down and replace the bolts. Repeat the step on other side. If you replaced calipers this is the time to bleed brakes. You will need two people to do this. Fill the master cylinder up to full mark and replace the cap. Have your partner pump the brake pedal about 3 or 4 times and hold it down. Then open the bleeder valve and close the valve. Repeat this until clear fluid comes out. Repeat this step on the other side. Be sure pedal is solid when you push it. Refill master cylinder and replace cap.

Replace the wheel and lug nuts. Snug the lug nuts as much as you can on both sides. Take the jack stands out, let the car down and tighten all lug nuts. Be sure the pedal is pumped up. This should finish your front disc pad replacements.

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Brake pads - show stopping performance

In a fashion show when the main model enters wearing the most anticipated dress it is called a show stopper. In your car the component that stops the car however is rarely accorded the privilege of being considered and important part of the car. That privilege usually goes to the engine and if it is a stylish car to the headlights, tail lights or some such showy highly visible component.

The humble brake pad that keeps the passenger's safe by making the car slow down or stop in time hardly ever gets any attention. Though if you are a conscientious car owner you should make sure that the brake pads are checked regularly and replaced in good time with quality new brake pads.

It may not seem very obvious but it is not a small task to reduce the speed of a large and heavy object such as a car. You can imagine trying to stop a running elephant by tying a rope to it and dragging your feet. Stopping a car is quite a task. It is an engineering feat that this massive task is initiated by the relatively small sized brake pad. All the energy of the car in motion gets converted to heat as the brake pad produces a large amount of friction on the brake disc. Therefore one must make sure that one buys the best brake pads that are available in the market.

Brake pads are a consumable component of your car just as are your car tires. Therefore you need to have the brake pads checked regularly and replace them in good time. If you do not do so other components of the brake assembly may get damaged and you will face an expensive repairs bill. On the other hand if you make sure the brake pads are changed in time you will be able to enjoy a comfortable and safe driving experience.

You can buy new brake pads conveniently by going online. You will save the time and cost of driving down to a store. You can also hope to find a good deal on the net. You can see the latest brake pads at www.ilovebodykits.com

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Louie Liu has been in the car aftermarket products industry for 5years. He specializes in body kits, headlights, cold air intakes & other aftermarket products. You can learn more about brake pads and other car aftermarket products at his site www.ilovebodykits.com.

How often do you need to replace brake pads?

I purchased my car in October 2002, and it had only about 35,000 miles on it when I took it to the dealership for an oil change and was told that I needed to replace my brake pad. Since it had been about 3 years since I first purchased my car, it seemed reasonable. Then, when I got my oil changed recently, after about another 20,000 miles, I was told again that I needed to get new brake pads. I did it because I didn't want anything to happen to me or my car, but when I got to thinking about it, it seemed like I got scammed...What is reasonable and what is not? I try not to overuse my brakes- it drives me insane when the person in front of me is constantly braking- and I don't have THAT much stop and go traffic every day. I think that I got ripped off...I have a 2003 Honda Civic.

20000 miles is on the low end for replacement.. i run a repair shop for 18 yrs. .. and replacement time depend on so many variables..... driving habits,quality of replacement pads,caliper and hose conditions, rotor thickness.and type of car/truck not to mention the area in which you live....ie..IN THE MOUNTAINS, or driving up and down hills all the time.. lots of city stop and go traffic....i have customers the wear them out in 18000-60000 miles.. depending on the above.

1999 Nissan Sentra GXE LE from North America - Comments
"I hate this car!" What things have gone wrong with the car? I hate this car! I have had to replace the alternator 3-4 times already and change the brakes every three months it seems (and they still squeal), the rotors were warped when I bought the car and numerous other little annoyances.

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