I am trying to change my brakes but I cant get the wheel off after I took off the five lugsHow do I take off the front tire of my 2003 bmw z4?Kick the tire real hard from outside. It will come off.How do I take off the front tire of my 2003 bmw z4?You have the car jacked off the ground right?How do I take off the front tire of my 2003 bmw z4?first of all.. ..
do you have ramps? or a car jack? if you do.. it should be easy to get the wheel off.How do I take off the front tire of my 2003 bmw z4?hit that sht from the back with a rubber mallet.How do I take off the front tire of my 2003 bmw z4?if you can't get the wheel off - i suggest you have someone else change the brakes!
Monday, October 24, 2011
How to remove brakes on bike?
Okay so I need some help, I want to remove the front brakes on my bike how do you do this? Any video recomandations? Also what are some tires or something that i can use to make my bike lighter? and if I buy tires or something will the bike store change them for me and will they change handlebars and etc.?How to remove brakes on bike?What kind of brakes? Linear-pull (V-brakes)? Cantilever? Disc?
How to remove V-brakes, install disc brakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dus9jGmG
(Cantis would use the same procedure.)How to remove brakes on bike?What kind of bike are you using? Don't worry about the weight of the tires as much as you worry about the size. For removing breaks, its pretty simple in general, you just need the right screw driver and hex wrench.
Bike shops are usually super helpful so just go to them with questions you have, and they'll put you on the right track.How to remove brakes on bike?Typically you need a hexwrench sized correctly for your bicycle parts. Each brake would be connected by one bolt and you'd swap it out with that.How to remove brakes on bike?u have 2 like loose the silver thing where that wire is connected and use a screw driver to remove everything im not sure but thats how i did it 2 mine cuz ma brake wuz messed up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dus9jGmG
also look it up on youtube
How to remove V-brakes, install disc brakes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dus9jGmG
(Cantis would use the same procedure.)How to remove brakes on bike?What kind of bike are you using? Don't worry about the weight of the tires as much as you worry about the size. For removing breaks, its pretty simple in general, you just need the right screw driver and hex wrench.
Bike shops are usually super helpful so just go to them with questions you have, and they'll put you on the right track.How to remove brakes on bike?Typically you need a hexwrench sized correctly for your bicycle parts. Each brake would be connected by one bolt and you'd swap it out with that.How to remove brakes on bike?u have 2 like loose the silver thing where that wire is connected and use a screw driver to remove everything im not sure but thats how i did it 2 mine cuz ma brake wuz messed up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dus9jGmG
also look it up on youtube
The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?
Apparently I have 5% left, but they're not squeaking or grinding in any way- how soon should I be worried about making this change?The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?You can do a brake job by yourself.
The process is pretty much the same for all vehciles. I've been refering people to this web site for Instructions on how to change brakes. Rob gives a good illustrations, and his web sit can be found here:
http://www.********.com/lessons/brakesho
Warning:
1. I would definitely recommend jack stands under a car, never do a brake job with just the car jack.
2. Always use a fixed size wrench, never use a cresent wrench as illustrated by Rob
3. Otherwise his instructions are pretty well written and can be found here.
Oh and he's replacing brake pads, not shoes as he has incorrectly called them from time to time. Shoe are for drum brakes, pads are for disk brakes.
Also it is recommended to get the rotor's thickness measured (to ensure they are not too thin) and resurfaced for best braking.
These instructions are of course for front brakes.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?It isn't very hard to do but if you don't have any mechanical experience, then, i would let the profesionals do it. rather be safe then sorryThe front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?Listen for a high-pitched squeal...that's the wear indicators. When you hear that, do 'em as soon as possible. If they get metal to metal, it's too late...you're looking a getting your rotors turned then. Shouldn't take but less than an hour to do 'em both. And use some anti-squeal stuff behind the pads when you install 'em.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?The answer to your first question is: (survey says), not at all. This is a fairly simple task. Tools required: wheel caulk, floor jack, jack stand, drive ratchet, 14mm socket, a disk brake tool or a C clamp, and a tire iron or cross. To get started on this job park the car so it is on a slight incline. Set the parking brake and place wheel caulk(s) behind rear tire(s). Before raising vehical loosen lug nuts on both tires. Next place floor jack in front of vehical and slide under to the cars crossmember. This is a central main beam that craddles engine and supports suspension. Find at best its center and raise. Once in the air you might find that even though your dead center when you raised it one side is higher than the other, don't worry it will always be like that. Place jack stands at jacking points for your car. If you don't know where they are you can find it in your owners manual or a repair manual or I could just tell you. Right before the wheel well of the front tires you should see a lip that putrudes a bit more than the rest of the under siding. Thats your jack point. Remove lug nuts and tire. Next with your ratchet and 14mm you will need to remove two(2) bolts from the brake caliper. On the otherside of the calpier at each end are the bolts. These will take a little convincing to loosen the bolts. Before the bolts are removed find something the caliper can perch on. Do Not let the caliper just hang there by the brake hose. Remove old pads, inspect rotor for grooves, thickness should still be ok unless you do a good amount of hard braking. Next remove the cap to the brake fluid reservoir. Try not to leave cap off for too long for brake fluid is gyroscope. Meaning it absorbes moisture from the air. You shouldn't need to add any brake fluid. Next with a brake caliper tool or C clamp push the piston, (that cylintrical piece) back in making sure the boot telescopes uniformly back as well. You should notice the fluid in the reservoir rise as well. Next insert new pads and slip caliper over the rotor. Bolt back on and repeat on other side. Once you are done there shouldn't be any extra parts, the pads don't count as extra because you started with 4 new ones and now you have 4 old ones. Tighten reservoir cap and wa-la, done.
The answer to your second question is that disk brakes have there own timely reminder system. When they start to squeak is when they should be changed, or if you feel a hard grinding when applying the brakes. If your wondering how do pads do that well the ones you took off look at them. You see a popsicle stick size of metal that comes from the back of the pad but ends up on the side just a little. Thats your indicator. When metal rubs agaisnt metal it creates a squeaking sound and it gets louder and louder until replaced. So until your breaks start squeaking is when you should change them. Join me next week folks as we look at rocket engines and there muliple uses at home.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?As others have said, changing your brake pads is pretty easy, if you've got any mechanical inclination. But make sure you do it on time - brake pads are cheap, but if you try to eke out every last mile from the pads, you could wreck your brake rotors - and fixing them is a lot harder than just replacing the pads.
The process is pretty much the same for all vehciles. I've been refering people to this web site for Instructions on how to change brakes. Rob gives a good illustrations, and his web sit can be found here:
http://www.********.com/lessons/brakesho
Warning:
1. I would definitely recommend jack stands under a car, never do a brake job with just the car jack.
2. Always use a fixed size wrench, never use a cresent wrench as illustrated by Rob
3. Otherwise his instructions are pretty well written and can be found here.
Oh and he's replacing brake pads, not shoes as he has incorrectly called them from time to time. Shoe are for drum brakes, pads are for disk brakes.
Also it is recommended to get the rotor's thickness measured (to ensure they are not too thin) and resurfaced for best braking.
These instructions are of course for front brakes.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?It isn't very hard to do but if you don't have any mechanical experience, then, i would let the profesionals do it. rather be safe then sorryThe front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?Listen for a high-pitched squeal...that's the wear indicators. When you hear that, do 'em as soon as possible. If they get metal to metal, it's too late...you're looking a getting your rotors turned then. Shouldn't take but less than an hour to do 'em both. And use some anti-squeal stuff behind the pads when you install 'em.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?The answer to your first question is: (survey says), not at all. This is a fairly simple task. Tools required: wheel caulk, floor jack, jack stand, drive ratchet, 14mm socket, a disk brake tool or a C clamp, and a tire iron or cross. To get started on this job park the car so it is on a slight incline. Set the parking brake and place wheel caulk(s) behind rear tire(s). Before raising vehical loosen lug nuts on both tires. Next place floor jack in front of vehical and slide under to the cars crossmember. This is a central main beam that craddles engine and supports suspension. Find at best its center and raise. Once in the air you might find that even though your dead center when you raised it one side is higher than the other, don't worry it will always be like that. Place jack stands at jacking points for your car. If you don't know where they are you can find it in your owners manual or a repair manual or I could just tell you. Right before the wheel well of the front tires you should see a lip that putrudes a bit more than the rest of the under siding. Thats your jack point. Remove lug nuts and tire. Next with your ratchet and 14mm you will need to remove two(2) bolts from the brake caliper. On the otherside of the calpier at each end are the bolts. These will take a little convincing to loosen the bolts. Before the bolts are removed find something the caliper can perch on. Do Not let the caliper just hang there by the brake hose. Remove old pads, inspect rotor for grooves, thickness should still be ok unless you do a good amount of hard braking. Next remove the cap to the brake fluid reservoir. Try not to leave cap off for too long for brake fluid is gyroscope. Meaning it absorbes moisture from the air. You shouldn't need to add any brake fluid. Next with a brake caliper tool or C clamp push the piston, (that cylintrical piece) back in making sure the boot telescopes uniformly back as well. You should notice the fluid in the reservoir rise as well. Next insert new pads and slip caliper over the rotor. Bolt back on and repeat on other side. Once you are done there shouldn't be any extra parts, the pads don't count as extra because you started with 4 new ones and now you have 4 old ones. Tighten reservoir cap and wa-la, done.
The answer to your second question is that disk brakes have there own timely reminder system. When they start to squeak is when they should be changed, or if you feel a hard grinding when applying the brakes. If your wondering how do pads do that well the ones you took off look at them. You see a popsicle stick size of metal that comes from the back of the pad but ends up on the side just a little. Thats your indicator. When metal rubs agaisnt metal it creates a squeaking sound and it gets louder and louder until replaced. So until your breaks start squeaking is when you should change them. Join me next week folks as we look at rocket engines and there muliple uses at home.The front brake pads on my 2004 Honda Civic VP coupe need to be changed- is this difficult to do at home?As others have said, changing your brake pads is pretty easy, if you've got any mechanical inclination. But make sure you do it on time - brake pads are cheap, but if you try to eke out every last mile from the pads, you could wreck your brake rotors - and fixing them is a lot harder than just replacing the pads.
I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?
Ok I know you are probably going to laugh after reading this, but anyhow here it is. I had to order my brakes and rotors and they just came in today, and I realized that I only bought one front rotor and one rear rotor so now I have to order more. I have never changed my own brakes, so I really didn't know what I was ordering when I did it. My uncle is going to show me how to change them after I get the parts. Anyhow, I ordered one set of front brake pads and one set of rear brake pads..... So here is the stupid question, does a set of pads cover the left and right (there is 4 in the box), or do I need to order an additional set of pads along with the rotors......
:)I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?One box of front brake pads will have pads for both sides, no need to order moreI have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?each set cover neither the front or the back, each set have 4 pads which for front or the back, but they will have different model number, they won't share the same padsI have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?U have what u needI have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?You will need 4 pads in the front of the car and 4 in the back. 2 on each wheel.
You will need to order 2 more rotors 1 for the front and 1 for the back. If the front pads came in a box and there are 4 you should be set. you need 4 for the back also.I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?If you ordered two sets of pads that would cover the left front and right front.Thus four pads.If you ordered a set for the rear then it would cover the left rear and the right rear.Now as far as the rotors.You do not have to change rotors every time you do a brake job.Are your rotors damaged from the lack of a brake job?Are did you feel you had to replace them along with pads? Anyway on the pads you should be good to go..I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?Pads come as a set for both sides rotors are sold individually because you only usually replace them if they are damaged or warn below there minimum thickness. So if you really need all new rotors get the other 2 you should be fine on the pads.I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?remember the only stupid question is the one you didnt ask.in a box of brake pads there are 4 pads,enough to do both sides.not very hard to do.good luck.I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?when you order a set of pads, you get set for both wheels in the box.same way for the back.
:)I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?One box of front brake pads will have pads for both sides, no need to order moreI have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?each set cover neither the front or the back, each set have 4 pads which for front or the back, but they will have different model number, they won't share the same padsI have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?U have what u needI have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?You will need 4 pads in the front of the car and 4 in the back. 2 on each wheel.
You will need to order 2 more rotors 1 for the front and 1 for the back. If the front pads came in a box and there are 4 you should be set. you need 4 for the back also.I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?If you ordered two sets of pads that would cover the left front and right front.Thus four pads.If you ordered a set for the rear then it would cover the left rear and the right rear.Now as far as the rotors.You do not have to change rotors every time you do a brake job.Are your rotors damaged from the lack of a brake job?Are did you feel you had to replace them along with pads? Anyway on the pads you should be good to go..I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?Pads come as a set for both sides rotors are sold individually because you only usually replace them if they are damaged or warn below there minimum thickness. So if you really need all new rotors get the other 2 you should be fine on the pads.I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?remember the only stupid question is the one you didnt ask.in a box of brake pads there are 4 pads,enough to do both sides.not very hard to do.good luck.I have an extremely stupid question about my brakes!?when you order a set of pads, you get set for both wheels in the box.same way for the back.
How to change rear brake pads on 2006 Hyundai Elantra?
I changed my brake pads in the front without any problems, I found the caliper and everything... but, when I moved to change the ones in the back I cannot see the caliper
I found where the line for the brake fluid is leading to the wheel but from there I'm lost... can anyone tell me how to change the pads in the back? or know a link to a good site?How to change rear brake pads on 2006 Hyundai Elantra?its called drums.. you have to take the face of the drum off and replace the shoes.. there are no calipers or rotorsmeet people in shared hosting
I found where the line for the brake fluid is leading to the wheel but from there I'm lost... can anyone tell me how to change the pads in the back? or know a link to a good site?How to change rear brake pads on 2006 Hyundai Elantra?its called drums.. you have to take the face of the drum off and replace the shoes.. there are no calipers or rotors
Mechanical disc brakes help?
I recently changed my tyres from downhill mtb to semi-slick hybrids. I have mechanical disc brakes on both wheels and after changing the wheels the front wheel continues to brake strongly and progressivly. However the rear disc has gone from a progressive braking to locking the tyre, even a small amount of pressure now locks the rear wheel. I have adjusted the pad spacing and the cable length but there is not a lot of change. How would i fix this, or is this down to a lower grip on the new tyres and cant be fixed?Mechanical disc brakes help?To change how well the brakes grab change the pads, different compounds are available for most disk brakes and can change how hard or soft they engage. Check with your local bike shop to see what they carry, don't be afraid to mix two compounds either to get the progressive braking your after.Mechanical disc brakes help?count yourself lucky you have mechanical disk brakes that work, get some levers with some modulation adjustment (like alot of avids do) tweak them and enjoy! :)Mechanical disc brakes help?You got it right.
The tyre grip has changed the dynamics of the brake system. There is little you can do. It puzzles me why you'd want to use a bike designed for offroad on the road...seems similar to driving a Rolls Royce in the dirt.
The tyre grip has changed the dynamics of the brake system. There is little you can do. It puzzles me why you'd want to use a bike designed for offroad on the road...seems similar to driving a Rolls Royce in the dirt.
When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?
i'm gonna change my 2 front calipers do i need to bleed all 4 brakes or just the front 2When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?the rear brakes are most likely drum brakes which are cable operated from the e-brake ( depending on what type of car )..
If you have never done it i would suggest to leave it for someone who has, but to answer the question, the bleeder valve will bubble with air, all you do is just keep repeating the process until nothing but brake fluid comes out, be sure to close the valve before the brake pedal hits the floor so no air gets in, if you want a complete guide on bleeding the brakes let me know...When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?For the cost of brake fluid bleed all four. That way you will have fresh fluid. I always spray some WD 40 or penetrating oil on the bleeders the day or two before. Start with the furthest brake from the master cylinder first and then the next. Your successful when no more air comes out of the lines and you have a firm pedal.When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?If it were me, I would bleed them all, because I would change all the brake fluid as well. Why put old brake fluid in new calipers?When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?once the fluid comes out without bubbles in it there shouldn't be any air left, while you bleed them however, be sure the master cylinder stys full. yes you should bleed all four just to be safe.When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?you hook a vacuum hose to the bleed screw and get an empty coke bottle and pour brake fluid in the coke bottle make sure that the hose extends into the brake fluid inside the bottle because when you release the brake it takes a vacuum and can pull air instead of brake fluid, every time you depress the brakes there will be bubbles coming out and when it stops coming out you have successfully bled the brakes. BUT remember you have to keep the master cylinder full of brake fluid so it will not suck in air, and you have to lightly press the brake pedal all the way to the floor and let up on it easy because it causes a surge and will spray brake fluid everywhere. GOOD LUCK!!
If you have never done it i would suggest to leave it for someone who has, but to answer the question, the bleeder valve will bubble with air, all you do is just keep repeating the process until nothing but brake fluid comes out, be sure to close the valve before the brake pedal hits the floor so no air gets in, if you want a complete guide on bleeding the brakes let me know...When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?For the cost of brake fluid bleed all four. That way you will have fresh fluid. I always spray some WD 40 or penetrating oil on the bleeders the day or two before. Start with the furthest brake from the master cylinder first and then the next. Your successful when no more air comes out of the lines and you have a firm pedal.When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?If it were me, I would bleed them all, because I would change all the brake fluid as well. Why put old brake fluid in new calipers?When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?once the fluid comes out without bubbles in it there shouldn't be any air left, while you bleed them however, be sure the master cylinder stys full. yes you should bleed all four just to be safe.When you bleed brakes how can you tell when there's no more air in the brakes lines, also?you hook a vacuum hose to the bleed screw and get an empty coke bottle and pour brake fluid in the coke bottle make sure that the hose extends into the brake fluid inside the bottle because when you release the brake it takes a vacuum and can pull air instead of brake fluid, every time you depress the brakes there will be bubbles coming out and when it stops coming out you have successfully bled the brakes. BUT remember you have to keep the master cylinder full of brake fluid so it will not suck in air, and you have to lightly press the brake pedal all the way to the floor and let up on it easy because it causes a surge and will spray brake fluid everywhere. GOOD LUCK!!
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