FAQ for Brake Pad Set Repair
Q: Why is burnishing the brake pads and brake rotors necessary?
A:
Burnishing the brake pads and brake rotors is necessary to ensure that the braking surfaces are properly prepared after service has been performed on the disc brake system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should you do to loosen the brake caliper lower pin bolt?
A:
You should hold the brake caliper guide pin with a wrench.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the next step after raising and supporting the vehicle?
A:
The next step is to remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when you install the lower brake caliper pin bolt?
A:
You can tighten the lower brake caliper pin bolt to 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for replacing the front brake pads?
A:
The first step is to inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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01/11/2022