Brakes question

Bill · August 11th, 2006, 06:00 AM

What all do i need to do the brakes on my 92 LX 5.0

i just need to change the pads in them and get the rotor machined. and i want to do them myself. anything else i need besides the pads and take the rotors to get machined. do i need special tools?? do i need to bleed the brakes??

mdvaldosta · August 11th, 2006, 10:48 AM

No special tools, you don't need to bleed the brakes. You'll need a c-clamp to push the caliper back in and some anti-squeel compound to put on the back of the pads (unless they come with shims) to keep them from making noise. Might be a good idea to get a can of brake cleaner too.

Bill · August 11th, 2006, 01:44 PM

ok. so i dont need brake shoes. just need the pads, take the rotors off and have them machined, c clamps, anti squeel compound if they dont come with shims brake cleaner???

Bill · August 21st, 2006, 07:30 PM

ok well i got the pads. there 100 % shimmed.

im so weary about doing this. never did it before and it's brakes. i need to be able to stop. lol. and i want to do it my self.

anyone know where i can find some detailed instructions. im a little timid about doing it and all the help i can use is a good idea.

cooktheworld · August 21st, 2006, 08:39 PM

if u need any instructions go pick up a chilton manual.

Bill · August 21st, 2006, 10:16 PM

ahh yes. i forgot about them. good idea. thanks

cooktheworld · August 21st, 2006, 10:19 PM

yes they come in handy all the time

stang fanatic · August 21st, 2006, 10:57 PM

get a good machine shop to cut the rotors...not a-zone or pep boys. they WILL ruin them

cooktheworld · August 21st, 2006, 11:04 PM

when i did mine i got new rotors, it was not to much money

83 5.0 · August 21st, 2006, 11:06 PM

Sometimes removing the caliper pins is tough if they are seized/rusted, you will break your torx bit everytime, buy the type with a lifetime guarantee, if you break it just take it back. You may need to heat the caliper bracket where the pin threads in to loosen it, if you heat and apply some pressure you will feel the caliper pin come loose. Just don't torch the caliper rubber dust seal. I've got away with using a Plumbers Propane torch for years on these. Even better is having an impact gun.

Don't be discouraged we have all felt nervous doing it the first time.

Good Luck

Bill · August 22nd, 2006, 12:22 AM

yeah i know about that breaking the torx bits. i broke 5 of them just trying to get my manifold plate off. what a bitch. i got to buy them in bulk seems like. so i got them soaking in penetrating oil. hopefully i can get them off. i dont know my own strength sometimes.

August 11th, 2006, 06:00 AM	#1
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	Brakes question What all do i need to do the brakes on my 92 LX 5.0 i just need to change the pads in them and get the rotor machined. and i want to do them myself. anything else i need besides the pads and take the rotors to get machined. do i need special tools?? do i need to bleed the brakes?? __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

August 11th, 2006, 01:44 PM	#3
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	ok. so i dont need brake shoes. just need the pads, take the rotors off and have them machined, c clamps, anti squeel compound if they dont come with shims brake cleaner??? __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

August 21st, 2006, 07:30 PM	#4
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	ok well i got the pads. there 100 % shimmed. im so weary about doing this. never did it before and it's brakes. i need to be able to stop. lol. and i want to do it my self. anyone know where i can find some detailed instructions. im a little timid about doing it and all the help i can use is a good idea. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

August 21st, 2006, 10:16 PM	#6
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	ahh yes. i forgot about them. good idea. thanks __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

August 21st, 2006, 10:57 PM	#8
stang fanatic Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 855	get a good machine shop to cut the rotors...not a-zone or pep boys. they WILL ruin them __________________ "The gods too are fond of a joke." "If I had only known, I would have been a locksmith. "

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August 11th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#2
mdvaldosta Maintenance Man 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,943	No special tools, you don't need to bleed the brakes. You'll need a c-clamp to push the caliper back in and some anti-squeel compound to put on the back of the pads (unless they come with shims) to keep them from making noise. Might be a good idea to get a can of brake cleaner too.

August 21st, 2006, 08:39 PM	#5
cooktheworld Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston tx Posts: 204	if u need any instructions go pick up a chilton manual.

August 21st, 2006, 10:19 PM	#7
cooktheworld Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston tx Posts: 204	yes they come in handy all the time

August 21st, 2006, 11:04 PM	#9
cooktheworld Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston tx Posts: 204	when i did mine i got new rotors, it was not to much money

August 21st, 2006, 11:06 PM	#10
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 202	Sometimes removing the caliper pins is tough if they are seized/rusted, you will break your torx bit everytime, buy the type with a lifetime guarantee, if you break it just take it back. You may need to heat the caliper bracket where the pin threads in to loosen it, if you heat and apply some pressure you will feel the caliper pin come loose. Just don't torch the caliper rubber dust seal. I've got away with using a Plumbers Propane torch for years on these. Even better is having an impact gun. Don't be discouraged we have all felt nervous doing it the first time. Good Luck

August 22nd, 2006, 12:22 AM	#11
Bill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,331	yeah i know about that breaking the torx bits. i broke 5 of them just trying to get my manifold plate off. what a bitch. i got to buy them in bulk seems like. so i got them soaking in penetrating oil. hopefully i can get them off. i dont know my own strength sometimes. __________________ Too often, We lose sight of life's simple pleasures. Remember, when someone annoys you it takes 42 muscles in your face to frown, BUT, it only take 4 muscles to extend your arm and bitch-slap that Mother@#?!&! upside the head!!

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