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Rear Break Issue by rebel90
Aug 30, 2008 (1:15 pm)
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Rear Break Issue by rebel90
Aug 30, 2008 (11:48 am)
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I changed the rear break pads on my 02 ls last night and now I have to push the peddle all the way to the floor to get them to work. What exactly needs to be done?
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Re: Rear Break Issue [rebel90] by akirby
Aug 30, 2008 (1:15 pm)
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Replying to: rebel90 (Aug 30, 2008 11:48 am)

You need to bleed the entire BRAKE system to get the air out, then your BRAKE PEDAL will work again.
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Brake Service Soon by keystone2k9
Oct 06, 2008 (2:48 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 30, 2008 1:15 pm)

It's been about a year since my last brake service, maybe more. I'm hearing some squealing and am hoping it's just the pads need replacing but when I took a look at the rotors, they look a bit rusted.
 
Assuming the rotors just need to be resurfaced, how much do you guys think I'll be paying for an inspection and brake pad replacement? How about pads and new rotors?
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Re: Brake Service Soon [keystone2k9] by leadfoot4
Oct 08, 2008 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Oct 06, 2008 2:48 pm)

Are you a "do-it yourselfer"? If so, I wouldn't bother with resurfacing the rotors. Good replacement rotors can be purchased at reasonable cost, and that would also minimize your "down time".
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Re: Brake Service Soon [leadfoot4] by akirby
Oct 08, 2008 (6:30 am)
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Replying to: leadfoot4 (Oct 08, 2008 6:06 am)

Absolutely - it's easier and cheaper to replace the rotors. Also turning the rotors removes mass making them more likely to warp. I wouldn't go with cross drilled though - plain or slotted only. Cross drilled rotors can crack if not done properly and you won't get any benefit on the street.
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Re: Brake Service Soon [leadfoot4] by keystone2k9
Oct 08, 2008 (2:42 pm)
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Replying to: leadfoot4 (Oct 08, 2008 6:06 am)

Nope, I'm in school for an automotive program at the moment so I'm just getting my feet wet.
 
How much do you guys think would be the price to have it done at the Lincoln dealership?
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Re: Brake Service Soon [keystone2k9] by leadfoot4
Oct 09, 2008 (4:10 am)
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Replying to: keystone2k9 (Oct 08, 2008 2:42 pm)

Keystone, if you're in an automotive school program, personally I think it would be a good time for a little "hands-on" experience. As long as you don't have to open the hydraulic system, you won't have to bleed anything, so it's strictly a hand tool job.
 
Going to a dealer potentially will be expensive. Most dealerships charge at least $60/hr. for labor, as well as charging FULL LIST for parts. So, for instance, if you indeed need new rotors, you'll probably pay over $100 each, I would imagine, and pads would also be marked up accordingly.
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Re: Brake Service Soon [leadfoot4] by akirby
Oct 09, 2008 (4:58 am)
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Replying to: leadfoot4 (Oct 09, 2008 4:10 am)

Aftermarket drilled and slotted rotors were cheaper than the plain jane OEM replacements. You should be able to get good rotors for $75 and about the same for pads.
 
All you have to do is remove the wheel, remove the caliper (2 bolts IIRC) and hang it off to the side with wire (don't let it hang by the brake hose), then remove the caliper support. This is the only tricky part - it's 2 bolts but they're big and can be hard to break loose initially. Use a long ratchet with an extension handle or pipe to get leverage. Pull off the rotor and put on the new one and reverse the procedure. Piece of cake.
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Re: Brake Service Soon [akirby] by dejecl
Oct 20, 2008 (9:31 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Oct 09, 2008 4:58 am)

I'm thinking about changing the breaks on my 02 LS. I recently changed the breaks on a 02 Honda Accord and it was fairly simple. Is there anything special I need to know regarding changing the breaks on a LS?

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