Need serious help quick.

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 12:42 PM

My brakes have been making hideous noises for the last 2 weeks or so and I havn't had the time or money to get new pads put on. Im almost positive thats what the problem was, but I'm not sure. I dont know anything about brakes. The noise has gotten worse over time. Do I need to buy whole new brakes or are these repairable? Still usable? What?

I'm about to go to our local brake shop and see what they say. I just want to know what to expect.

whitemustang02 · May 13th, 2008, 12:45 PM

well new pads are a must you may need new roters too.

and a brake place will over charge the hell out of you. you can do the pads your self with out a problem.

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 12:46 PM

They charge 116 total for putting pads on. Is that overcharging?

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 12:47 PM

The rotors look torn up...

whitemustang02 · May 13th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

They charge 116 total for putting pads on. Is that overcharging?

ya i replaced both of my front pads for about 30 bucks last summer

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 12:49 PM

But you also have car know how, haha. I dont have my jack anymore either.

atlacatl213 · May 13th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I dont think changing pads and rotors are all that hard. theres a video out in expertvillage.com actually that shows you step by step how to maintain your brakes.

How to Jack Your Car & Break Loose the Lug Nuts | ExpertVillage Videos

go down to the bottom of the vid and theres a few clips and arrows. pick a clip and hit the arrows and see what step exactly you want to see. it gives a general idea how to do it.

'02SilverBullet · May 13th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Brakes are easy bro. Dont let em scare ya! Those rotors MAY be able to be turned. If not thats real simple to. get ya some tools and man up and do it!

whitemustang02 · May 13th, 2008, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

The rotors look torn up...

maybe it is hard to tell form the pic are they front or back, ill see if i have a pic for you to compare to

whitemustang02 · May 13th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

But you also have car know how, haha. I dont have my jack anymore either.

you have a jack in the trunk under your spare and honestly the hardest part about doing pads is taking the wheels off

07 STROKER · May 13th, 2008, 12:55 PM

I wouldint turn them...they need replacing...dont cheap out on breaks...trust me

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 12:56 PM

True, haha.

Btw, they are front.

whitemustang02 · May 13th, 2008, 12:59 PM

that is what mine look like

and after looking at them more i would definetaly look in to new roters as well.

atlacatl213 · May 13th, 2008, 12:59 PM

I should be changing pads and inspecting the rotors of my car as well, I'm also slight squeak thats there but it gets annoying.

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 01:01 PM

If I just do new pads now and save up for the rotors, will the rotors tear up the neq pads?

k2boarder3187 · May 13th, 2008, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

If I just do new pads now and save up for the rotors, will the rotors tear up the neq pads?

im pretty sure they will... think about it if there are grooves in your rotors now then those grooves will transfer onto the new pads

why dont you ask your parents for some money to borrow for brakes they are really important lol

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 01:05 PM

I live with my mom. She has NO extra money, I dont like asking her for anything money wise. My dad wont lend me any money.

k2boarder3187 · May 13th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

I live with my mom. She has NO extra money, I dont like asking her for anything money wise. My dad wont lend me any money.

hmm.... got any copper to scrap? big $$ lol

Dansby · May 13th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Cant say as I do.

whitemustang02 · May 13th, 2008, 01:12 PM

what did you ever do with your stock mid pipe cause the cats are worth some good money

May 13th, 2008, 12:42 PM	#1
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	Need serious help quick. My brakes have been making hideous noises for the last 2 weeks or so and I havn't had the time or money to get new pads put on. Im almost positive thats what the problem was, but I'm not sure. I dont know anything about brakes. The noise has gotten worse over time. Do I need to buy whole new brakes or are these repairable? Still usable? What? I'm about to go to our local brake shop and see what they say. I just want to know what to expect.

May 13th, 2008, 12:45 PM	#2
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	well new pads are a must you may need new roters too. and a brake place will over charge the hell out of you. you can do the pads your self with out a problem. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

May 13th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#8
'02SilverBullet Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Memphis Posts: 224 iTrader: 0 reviews	Brakes are easy bro. Dont let em scare ya! Those rotors MAY be able to be turned. If not thats real simple to. get ya some tools and man up and do it! __________________ Mods Include...... BBK CAI MM Caster Camber Plates Baer Decalla Drilled and Sloted Rotors w/ painted callipers Hypercoated 18x9 FR500 Rims Eibach Pro Kit Lowering Springs More to come.....!

May 13th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#11
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldint turn them...they need replacing...dont cheap out on breaks...trust me __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

May 13th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#13
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	that is what mine look like and after looking at them more i would definetaly look in to new roters as well. __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

May 13th, 2008, 12:46 PM	#3
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	They charge 116 total for putting pads on. Is that overcharging?

May 13th, 2008, 12:47 PM	#4
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	The rotors look torn up...

May 13th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#6
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	But you also have car know how, haha. I dont have my jack anymore either.

May 13th, 2008, 12:56 PM	#12
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	True, haha. Btw, they are front.

May 13th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#15
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	If I just do new pads now and save up for the rotors, will the rotors tear up the neq pads?

May 13th, 2008, 01:05 PM	#17
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	I live with my mom. She has NO extra money, I dont like asking her for anything money wise. My dad wont lend me any money.

May 13th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#19
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	Cant say as I do.

May 13th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#20
whitemustang02 MM's official Chevy guy 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 2,024 iTrader: 0 reviews	what did you ever do with your stock mid pipe cause the cats are worth some good money __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick" - Theodore Roosevelt "Any idiot can make a V8 fast, it takes a real idiot to make a fast V6". '02 Mustang N/A 4.3 stroker away for winter '72 Chevelle project car 454 coming '93 Bronco EFI 351W DD

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