I want to learn - need your help

[mucovich]

i figured he was jokin about such a law, if it was true we would all be criminals! lol

 

[DoctorPhate]

I don't think such a law exists. If it had I would have been fined MANY times by now. I have atleast one vehicle in my garage having something done to it at all times. Given for a long time it was my YJ but still... I had my compressor and torches going every day and never once had a cop tell me it was a problem and the inside of my garage was clearly visible from the street.

 

[JeepJen]

So I think I have the money saved up. $150 should buy the parts right?
Logan if you are still interested I'd appreciate the help.
As far as when, I suppose any day after work. I'm usually done by 3pm. Or I have Tuesday the 25th off and then I should have Sunday the 30th off. If you'd rather wait until after the long weekend I can get back to you when I get the next weeks schedule.
Also, as far as tools and such I doubt I have everything needed. If you want to come here (Kinburn) it would probably be best to bring tools or I can come to you. Whatever you prefer.

 

[2Greys]

I think all you need tool wise is a set of sockets, a rachet and a torque wrench. If you don't have that, you should definitely buy them for the next time. I would recommend the Craftsman Mechanics set which is around $140 from what I recall. Lifetime warranty and has pretty much everything you need for 90% of auto maintenance.
You can get a brake caliper compressor from Partssource for free with a deposit. If you have a decent size c-clamp that will do in a pinch.

 

[JeepJen]

I have sockets and ratchets. No torque wrench.
Not sure what a "c-clamp" is but I doubt I have that either.

 

[Mitko]

Torque wrench..... on a **** ???
what you need is 10 mm. wrench, flathead scruwdriver and a set of hammers.

 

[2Greys]

Yep (95 ftlbs) plus the bolts to hold the calipers on. Well with a TJ they are supposed to be at 11 ft lbs.
And a C-Clamp:

I think the torque wrench is to put the wheels back on properly. I hope?

:beer:

 

[JeepJen]

Definately don't have a C-clamp

 

[Baja]

Just a tip. When you use a c-clamp like that you should put one of the old pads between the piston and the clamp. Then if it slips it won't tear the boot on the piston.

 

[Mitko]

Yep (95 ftlbs) plus the bolts to hold the calipers on. Well with a TJ they are supposed to be at 11 ft lbs.
And a C-Clamp:

OK, if you wanna help, do it right:
the vehicle shown is not a ****; some (if not most) of the **** brake calipers are using composite made pistons and appliing presure this way with so called C(hinese)-clamp will most likely end up with new caliper. Especially if the old brake pads are worned out to the max and the piston is all the way out.
Bottom line: copy/paste brake job is bit different than the real life one.

 

[Baja]

some (if not most) of the **** brake calipers are using composite made pistons and appliing presure this way with so called C(hinese)-clamp will most likely end up with new caliper.

Another reason to use an old pad between the clamp and piston

 

[2Greys]

Thanks learned something new. Mechanic work is not my background so it is always a learning experience. Take back the c-clamp comment then.

I have always used a brake kit from partssource so I guess I have been lucky.
BTW the picture was from a google image search and is from a Honda.

Ideally get to the closest PartsSource and get a brake kit loaner (well at least next time). Doesn't cost anything, they will put a $300 hold on a credit card in case you forget to bring it back but it gets fully refunded at the end of it.

some (if not most) of the **** brake calipers are using composite made pistons and appliing presure this way with so called C(hinese)-clamp will most likely end up with new caliper.

Another reason to use an old pad between the clamp and piston