How to change PADS

[CorallaXRS]

I have a corolla 09, I would like to change the brake pads I have a few question?

How do I do it, should I go out and buy the auto book and read along?

Now I will sand them my self since once I take them off I will not be able to drive, So what sand paper should I get and how long is this going to take to sand?

Anyways that is about it, I have the pads here and really to install!

[shotgunjimmy]

buying the book will help with the process.

what are you sanding? are your rotors scored or glazed? if not, then you shouldnt need to sand anything. If your rotors are damaged you could get them turned on a lathe.

[joeylgarcia]

you can also read on the how to guide at the website of autozone.

[CorallaXRS]

My rotors are oem that come with the car, I was told to sand the rotor down with a block so it get rid of all the grove?

[Honda city]

If it is your first time changing break pads, I would do the following :

- Get a DIY manual from Canadian Tire on your model, or look up how to do it on the internet.

- Remove the bolts and place them in a line, this way you know how they came off the car. When you put them back on, it will be the reverse order.

- Remove the break pads from the caliper, if the new ones do not slide in easily you may have the wrong replacements. ( I once had the wrong pads, do not force them in or the pads may bind in the calipers )

- You may not need to sand the rotors, if they are smooth let them be. If you scrape your finger nails on the groove and they are quite rough, you can sand them with a cordless hand drill and sander head doing circular motions around the edge of both sides of the rotor.

- Reverse the process to re-install the brakes.


Most likely you will not need to replace or sand your rotors. If the grooves are not too deep, you do not have to sand the rotors. I have been doing my brake jobs for 12 years and I have had no problems just replacing the pads. If your rotors are not in good shape, check out the prices for a new rotor, it may be almost the same price as resurfacing the rotors. Go with ceramic brake pads, they will last 3 times as long as regular pads.

Check Youtube videos for DIY brakepad replacement tutorials.

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[OkSlim]

Originally Posted by CorallaXRS

My rotors are oem that come with the car, I was told to sand the rotor down with a block so it get rid of all the grove?

You aren't going to be able to hand sand the grooves out of a rotor in the next few months.

Your options are to take the rotors off and have them "turned" on a brake lathe or replace them.

[Hamster Inspector]

I did my own front brakes with Monroe ceramic brake pads from Canadian Tire for $32 ( on Special ) The dealer wanted $160 ( tax in. ) to do the brakes.

Do it yourself and save.

$128

[nate89]

Originally Posted by Hamster Inspector

I did my own front brakes with Monroe ceramic brake pads from Canadian Tire for $32 ( on Special ) The dealer wanted $160 ( tax in. ) to do the brakes.

Do it yourself and save.

$128

[SuperchargedMR2]

I have never had to "turn" my rotors as I never let my pads get low enough to damage my rotor. Just changing the pads is quick & a simple process.

[v8eaterWRX]

Just be aware that if you dont turn the rotors they seem to get a bit noisy (at least they did with our 06 s)

[cabur]

Originally Posted by Hamster Inspector

I did my own front brakes with Monroe ceramic brake pads from Canadian Tire for $32 ( on Special ) The dealer wanted $160 ( tax in. ) to do the brakes.

Do it yourself and save.

$128

Apologise to go off topic .

How is the monroe ceramic pad's perform compared to OEM. stopping, dust, noise, etc?.

[thestone11]

If I ever have to replace my pads.....I will go for EBC for sure

[Honda city]

Originally Posted by cabur

Apologise to go off topic .

How is the monroe ceramic pad's perform compared to OEM. stopping, dust, noise, etc?.

Stopping and noise - About the same stopping power and no noises.

Dust - The pads are sand colored, it gives off much less dust and does not turn your rims black.

On my last car the OEM pads lasted 18 months, the ceramic pads lasted 3 years and was still on the car when I traded it in. On the car previous to that one theceramic pads did squeal after 2 years but I think it was from rust that caused the pads not to float properly. Canadian Tire gave me new pads under warranty. Ceramic pads are real easy on the rotors and drums.

Changing break pads ( no rotor resurfacing ) = 30 minutes

[SuperchargedMR2]

I always used factory brake pads on my 82 Tercel & I never turned the rotors in 335k miles. I just never let the pad wear out all the way & damage the rotor. Never a pulse in the pedal & the rear drums were still the original ones!

[RollaRed]

I did it myself and had never done it. Its really easy...Search up on youtube on how to do it and take it from there. You are going to need a tool to push the piston in so you can fit your pads though. I bought my tool from autozone for 6 bucks.