Not at all you just need the tools and it doesn't take that long yet you save lots of moneyHow hard is it to change your brake pads?it can't be that hard if my husband can do it!How hard is it to change your brake pads?depens, on the car. all you need really need is a c clamp and a wrench. if you need help you can IM me Skim2livex, i can walk you through itHow hard is it to change your brake pads?it is not hard in fact it was thee first repair i ever didHow hard is it to change your brake pads?It isn't that difficult but there are a few recommendations I'd want to make prior to attempting it.
1.) Buy a Chilton manual. If for nothing else you'll be happy to have the pictures.
2.) Know what you're dealing with. I've yet to meet a person who liked messing with rear drum brakes, however recent experience tells me that rear disc brakes have quirks all their own. If it's a rear drum brake make sure you have someone around to help you, even with them you'll probably still wish you had an extra hand or two.
3.) The cheap drip pans you can get are a great thing, after you get the car SAFELY on jack stands position it under the brake so that it catches all the parts as you remove them.
4.) Make sure to get the Brake Quiet compound or squeeks will drive you nuts.
5.) Have the drums or rotor's checked with a micrometer to make sure they're good to still use. If you can get them turned if not buy new ones.
6.) Front disc brakes you'll need just a C-clamp and maybe a small piece of wood. Rear disc brakes you may need a special spanner tool to turn the brake pistons back in.
7.) When in doubt get help. Your life depends on them, don't risk it. It will help to have someone around who has done it before
Hope I didn't run you off. For the most part you should be able to change brakes with a C-clamp, a 3/8%26quot; drive ratchet set, maybe one or two inexpensive specialized tools, and a rubber mallet. Just take your time and follow the directions. Once you do it the first time they're all about the same.How hard is it to change your brake pads?If you asked this question, you probably should not be attempting a brake job on your own.
Seek the assistance of someone qualified to help you, and watch and learn.
Brakes are a seerious subject, and by no means should someone who does not know what they are doing attempt to replace brakes.How hard is it to change your brake pads?heres the simple answer. get a chiltons manual and remember, both sides are the same. jack up either the front or rear or both of your car and remove the driver and passenger side tires. when changing the brakes only do one side at a time so the other side is a reference for you.
