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On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:32:25 -0600, "Ray O"
<rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote:
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>"Digit" <ddpowell@paulbunyan.net> wrote in message
>news:e358b2af60e17fa2a653201e13f9a871@localhost.talkaboutautos.com...[color=green]
>> Need to know what tools, other then basic hand tools ,that are needed to
>> replace pads and rotors on a 2003 corolla.
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>Yes, you would need to know what tools, other than basic hand tools, are
>needed to replace pads and rotors on a 2003 Corolla so you can assemble the
>tools prior to attempting the work.
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>You will need:
>A jack
>Jack stands
>A wheel chock
>A can of brake cleaner
>Set of metric wrenches inclcuding 12 through 16 mm and whatever size is
>needed to remove the wheel lug nuts
>Wire brush (toothbrush size is good) to clean up the clips and springs
>Flat bladed pry bar or screwdriver to get the caliper off
>Safety glasses
>High temperature wheel bearing grease or anti-seize to use on the slides and
>hub-rotor-wheel interface
>Rags or paper towels
>A couple of quarts of brake fluid if you want to flush it while you're at it
>(add a 10 mm box wrench and container to catch the flushed brake fluid to
>the list of tools)
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>The list of "nice to have" tools would include an air compressor, impact
>wrench and impaqct sockets,. air ratchet, vehicle lift, and parts washer.[/color]

.......and a buddy that is a Toyota MDT

.......and a case of beer for your buddy

Would be my advice....

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Scott in Florida