Car Repair World

Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement - Front FWD How To Replace Brake Pad And Rotor Helpful Information Front brake pads provide up to 70% of a vehicles stopping power. In general, front brake pads wear out twice as fast as rear brake pads, roughly a 2 to 1 ratio on a standard disc-drum brake combination, this will be slightly different on a disc-disc arrangement due to the efficiency of a rear disc brake versus drums. Disc brakes have a definite braking power advantage over drum style brakes and performance is not compromised as much when wet or hot. Some disc brakes utilize cooling fins in-between the braking surfaces of the rotor to maximize cooling efficiency.  Replacing brake rotors can vary depending on the make and model of car, two or four wheel drive, front or rear wheel drive. Always replace brake rotors with top quality or OEM (original equipment manufacturer) brake rotors, some less expensive brake rotors can squeak and may not dissipate heat or perform as well bec...

Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement - Front RWD How To Replace Brake pad And Rotor FOR PREVIOUS PART GO TO PART 1: How To Replace Front Brake Pads And Rotors on Rear Wheel Drive Vehicles Part 1 Step 31  - While holding the rotor and bearing hub together, flip the unit over and hold up on the brake rotor. Flip Rotor and Hub Step 32  - Install rotor mounting bolts while holding the rotor upward. Make sure all bolts are threaded in before tightening. Reinstall Rotor Mounting Bolts Step 32  - Using a impact wrench or socket wrench, tighten the mounting bolts evenly to ensure a square mount against the bearing hub. Tighten Rotor Mounting Bolts Step 33  - Next, layout the axle bearings, grease seal, spindle retainer and washer for cleaning. Axle Bearings Grease Seal Spindle Washer Retainer Step 34  - Once lined up clean each part using a shop towel. The old grease inside the bearing will be forced out in the next step. Clean A...