GOR1LA

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I need to put new brakes and rotors on and i was just wondering do i need any special tools to change them out with? and if i change them out do i have to change the brake fluid as well?

SparkyJJO

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For just pads and rotors you only really need a socket set. 12mm for the two bolts holding the caliper to the slide pins and I think 15mm for the two bolts holding the caliper bracket on (have to take the bracket off to get the rotor off). This is on the front, not sure if the bolt sizes are the same on the rear or not, it has been awhile since I was back there.

You don't need to change your brake fluid unless it is dirty or something, which it shouldn't be as it is a sealed system.

jsteele90

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you can replace it with higher temp fluid if you want but unless you track the car its not gonna matter.

bww3588

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pretty sure the slider bolts are 13mm and the bracket bolts are 15mm for the front. i cant remember about the rear either....

Bird_Of_Prey

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And you need a way to compress the caliper. I usually use the old pad and a C-clamp.

VIP1

Here is a write-up:
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ds_mwarren.htm

I'd recommend only doing one corner at a time instead of all four at once like in the article. I feel safer having the other tires still on the ground while I'm working.

GOR1LA

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Thanks VIP thats what i was looking for...Now I also will be adding a line lock any suggestions about how to do that??

Nightrydass

if you change the brake fluid, keep an eye on the fluild level in the reservoir; don't do what i did and let it run dry and introduce air into the ABS . If you do, you need a TECH-II scanner to cycle the ABS which, unless you have one at your house, requires a visit to a shop.

EliteCamaro94

is there a write up like that for the lt1 cars or is it the same idea and everything?

km346

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Its a brake job, that writeup could work for ALMOST every vehicle on the road with disk brakes. give or take the size of the sockets used.

EliteCamaro94

cool, never changed the pads on my camaro usually have some spare cash to take it to the shop but this time i gotta do it.

camerory

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I changed my rotors on my 95 Trans AM about a month ago. It was an easy job compared to most cars (took me 30 minutes with good tools). For 93-97 you need a hex head socket or allen wrench for the two caliper bolts. You just take off the wheels, break loose the two socket head cap screws (hex), make sure you have a bungy cord to hold up your caliper (you don't want to damage the line by letting the caliper hang), take out the two bolts, hang the caliper, then slide out the pads and or rotors. If you are replacing the pads, make sure your brake fluid level is not too high. You need to push back the piston in the caliper with a C-clamp, then install the new pads. When installing new rotors you need to spray them down with a brake parts cleaner. With the rotors now on the hub, slide the caliper assembly over the rotor, tighen the two socket head cap screws, and put your wheels back on.

GOR1LA

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Well i think the fluid has been in there for 75000 miles how do you change the fluid?? does the fluid ever get bad and how to tell?? and with the line lock that will be installed soon too!!

MrEddie

If you're in a humid climate like me (Houston), then changing the brake fluid is a good idea every couple of years. If you pick up a motive power bleeder, you can do it solo without much hassle. I use valvoline synpower.

camerory

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Try searching the brake section but you could do one of two things. The slow and safe bleed way would be to open each bleeder on each caliper one at a time and bleed some fluid out and add more fluid to the master cylinder. This way would be slow but would not allow air to get in the line. Another way would be to open one bleeder all the way and pump all the fluid out. You would need to do open each bleeder all the way to make sure almost all the fluid is out. Then fill the system up with new brake fluid. You might have to open one bleeder a bit and let it gravity bleed over night because there will be a large amount of air in the system. This way would be quicker with getting the fluid out but the bleeding process will take longer. I think GM recomends Dot 3 fluid which is pretty much standard. If you don't know much about bleeding a brake system please reasearch this more before trying it yourself.

coryprine

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i wouldnt reccomend pumping all the fluid out.. u will run ur system dry and then you will be taking a trip to the dealer to get the abs system purged...