Changing front brake pads

[BBKUKU]

Before I attempt to change my brakes I would like to know if I need any special tool to remove and change my front brakes pads is it an automatic to change the shims!

[Q45tech]

Noise reduction, antivibration shims should be replaced every 100k or 5-6 years. Few do they just soak in cleaner and reuse. Many cheapo shops don't even bother to clean or rebend to fit snugly.

Depends on your standards of wet stopping distances............every foot counts and to achieve the minimal 20 feet - perfection is usually required.

Clean or replace slide pins, caliper seals, make things look brand new and they will act brand new.

[maxnix]

Best to true your rotors also.

[Q45tech]

I won't even go into the ways a chain store slap cut can be done on rotors for $10 Profitably vs a $40 charge and still loose money but give the customer real value. The major difference is the $10 hour vs $25 labor rate + the $10 guy can run a cash register [or sell some parts at the counter]after he walks away from lathe.

The $25 guy stays by the lathe watching and adjusting [starting over if required], whereas the $10 guy just cuts excess off so he can single pass the work......................he wants to sell you a new cheapo rotor soon so he can start the whole process over.

Cutting bits can be used dull or brand new and any step between. Each 3 sided bit can range from $1 to $4 depending on quality. Bit quality set overall cut quality.

A cheap wobbly lathe can cost $2,000 a precision rigid lathe can cost $9,000...............heck brake lathe annual mainteance and repairs can cost $1000 per year depending on volume.

Standards vary, as does owners tolerance for vibration and perfection.