Need help quick and fast.

Rich J · August 2nd, 2010, 11:22 PM

Alright so I completley forgot about my safety inspection tomorrow for my stang. And yesterday my passenger side brake pad decided to go to shit causing that annoying and terrible metal on metal grinding noise. Now its 11pm so there is obviously no time or way I can replace it before 10am tomorrow. I know people wont like this idea, but I know the guy will fail me the second he goes to pull my car into the engine bay for the inspection which can't happen because I need my car for my job, and I am not getting tickets for a rejection sticker. I can do a brake job later on tomorrow but only after the inspection sooo....

Any way I can hide the noise for a day? Like some sort of grease or oil just so the noise isn't apparent for my inspection? I know its a shitty thing to do and frowned upon in the "mechanics" world to cover something wrong up rather than replace it. But I am replacing the pads anyways just after the inspection. See my predicament?

Six Banger · August 2nd, 2010, 11:27 PM

they should check to see how much you have left on your pads anyways. Drive with an expired sticker for a couple days before you get it fixed, no cop will realize it

DO NOT PUT GREASE OF ANY KIND OR OIL ON YOUR BRAKES. EVER.

either that or go to a junky inspection place where they don't really care about failing you

mp4 player · August 2nd, 2010, 11:33 PM

Wake up early and just do that one side. You should be able to get it done..

Rich J · August 2nd, 2010, 11:34 PM

Well I was just talking to ESG on aim, and he said its very easy to change the pads out, all it involves is removing the wheel, unbolt the 2 bolts on the caliper, slide the caliper up and swap pads and put back together. If thats the case then I can get up early enough and run to auto zone quick and get new pads. I havent done a brake job before so its all new to me.

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:08 AM

How far is the nearest autozone from the inspection place? Do you have any old pads? If you know what you are doing, you can change the pads on the one in about 30 minutes. Maybe see if you can bump the time up an hour. Im sure if you bring a jack, 2 c-clamps, and some sockets, you can do it in the parking lot of AZ. I switched my pads on my front pass in less than 15 minutes.

Rich J · August 3rd, 2010, 12:23 AM

I got a small tool box in my trunk at all times, with sockets a couple allen wrenches, one screwdriver with attachment ends, etc. And now your telling me I need to buy C clamps? Lol I don't have any. Could I get by without them? And Autozone is within a half mile from me lol. Don't got jack stands handy either, my buddy has them. But since I am not going under the car I am not worried about just using a jack.

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:27 AM

well, you just need to jack up one wheel. Is it front or back? You just need something to push the pistons back in. And you just need to remover one bolt and you can let the caliper pivot on the other bolt.

It is really easy.

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:28 AM

If the pad is only burnt up on one side, you might be able to get by on switching them around, but I would recommend just get some cheep pads (like 15 buck)

Rich J · August 3rd, 2010, 12:31 AM

Its the front ones. And I see on autozone I can get pads for both front wheels for $27. Haha wonder how cheap I can get a C clamp. Cuz I don't have one anywhere in my house.

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:33 AM

You would need two. AZ might have some in the store, and if you ask nice, they will let you use them in the parking lot... I always borrow tools off the sheft. They just make me clean them off.

Rich J · August 3rd, 2010, 12:40 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

You would need two. AZ might have some in the store, and if you ask nice, they will let you use them in the parking lot... I always borrow tools off the sheft. They just make me clean them off.

Well im going to need them more than once, and plus I like having extra tools at my disposal without worrying if I can get them or not. And will it be very noticeable on where I need to put the c clamps on?

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:42 AM

Yes, when you you pivot them out, you will see 2 decent sized pistons. Ill see if I can get pics.

Rich J · August 3rd, 2010, 12:42 AM

Sweet thanks, not sure if I can rep you again or not. But I am about to try lol.

EDIT: I can't

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:52 AM

remove one of those bolts. and pivot the caliper out on the other bolt.

you will see the pistons through the cutouts. You will push them back in. It will be obvious how to.

Mr. Red Pony · August 3rd, 2010, 12:53 AM

But trust me, it is REALLY simple.

mcqueen · August 3rd, 2010, 01:00 AM

Originally Posted by demon_54

Well I was just talking to ESG on aim, and he said its very easy to change the pads out, all it involves is removing the wheel, unbolt the 2 bolts on the caliper, slide the caliper up and swap pads and put back together. If thats the case then I can get up early enough and run to auto zone quick and get new pads. I havent done a brake job before so its all new to me.

Yep, the front brakes are easy. I had to give the calipers a couple of good whacks with a hammer to loosen them enough to pull them off though. Don't forget to compress the caliper pistons before you try to put them back on. Take the cap off the brake fluid reservoir then either use a caliper compression tool or just some sort of large clamp. The front don't need to twist in.

GreenMustang00 · August 3rd, 2010, 01:12 AM

Safety test??

Should take you twenty minutes to replace ... you can be a few minutes late

Rich J · August 3rd, 2010, 01:21 AM

Alright good, hopefully wont take too long since I haven't ever done a brake job before. Thanks guys.

Rich J · August 3rd, 2010, 08:33 AM

Alright, so many things have gone wrong already. I want to find the previous owner and beat him with something. So first I went to buy brake pads, c clamps, brake cleaner. Fine that went well. Get home, pull the jack out of my trunk (after throwing away a bunch of old crap that was back there that I don't need anymore) and put it next to my car. Then I go back for my lug nut wrench thing which I figured would be under my spare tire too. BUT NOOOO I don't have one. The previous owner must of somehow thought it would be a good idea to keep it? Now I am trying to find one at autozone, or advance and it doesn't seem like one of those things I can just go out and buy. Today is turning to shit already and its only 8:30am...

Oh yea, and I don't even know if the lug nuts on there now are the stockers. They look like they came with the rims that the previous owner bought, so I don't even know if a OEM replacement lug wrench would even work. AND my brakes are pretty much not working and I can't bring my car to one of these stores to see if it would even fit. I been trying to find the rims online so I can get some specs on that stuff. But I forgot they are discontinued and are impossible to find. Can someone shoot me please?

EDIT: I finally found them online, but can't find shit for specs... http://viprims.com/WheelDetail2.asp?Link=2047 I know ugly ass rims, not my choice on them though. I plan on at least painting them black to make them look a little better. But now that I know the actual name of them I still can't find any specs on the lug size. So I guess I can just go to Autozone, pickup an OEM replacement lug wrench (closest one I found is about 15 miles away. And before handing them money explaining my situation and telling them I might be right back to return this. lol.

Six Banger · August 3rd, 2010, 11:35 AM

good thing you never got a flat

the wrench should fit from autozone, the lugnuts may not be OEM but the ones I bought from American Muscle work fine with my original wrench,

August 2nd, 2010, 11:22 PM	#1
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Need help quick and fast. Alright so I completley forgot about my safety inspection tomorrow for my stang. And yesterday my passenger side brake pad decided to go to shit causing that annoying and terrible metal on metal grinding noise. Now its 11pm so there is obviously no time or way I can replace it before 10am tomorrow. I know people wont like this idea, but I know the guy will fail me the second he goes to pull my car into the engine bay for the inspection which can't happen because I need my car for my job, and I am not getting tickets for a rejection sticker. I can do a brake job later on tomorrow but only after the inspection sooo.... Any way I can hide the noise for a day? Like some sort of grease or oil just so the noise isn't apparent for my inspection? I know its a shitty thing to do and frowned upon in the "mechanics" world to cover something wrong up rather than replace it. But I am replacing the pads anyways just after the inspection. See my predicament? __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 2nd, 2010, 11:27 PM	#2
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	they should check to see how much you have left on your pads anyways. Drive with an expired sticker for a couple days before you get it fixed, no cop will realize it DO NOT PUT GREASE OF ANY KIND OR OIL ON YOUR BRAKES. EVER. either that or go to a junky inspection place where they don't really care about failing you __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

August 2nd, 2010, 11:33 PM	#3
mp4 player Hardcore Enthusiast '00 V6 Procharged Mustang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA Posts: 1,345 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wake up early and just do that one side. You should be able to get it done.. __________________ 2000 Prochaged V6. T-lok, Mach 1 takeoff exhaust with H-pipe, 20% tint, OEM fogs and all HIDs. SAE Corrected: 289HP/298TQ at 5100RPM(Pegged MAF).

August 2nd, 2010, 11:34 PM	#4
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I was just talking to ESG on aim, and he said its very easy to change the pads out, all it involves is removing the wheel, unbolt the 2 bolts on the caliper, slide the caliper up and swap pads and put back together. If thats the case then I can get up early enough and run to auto zone quick and get new pads. I havent done a brake job before so its all new to me. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 3rd, 2010, 12:08 AM	#5
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	How far is the nearest autozone from the inspection place? Do you have any old pads? If you know what you are doing, you can change the pads on the one in about 30 minutes. Maybe see if you can bump the time up an hour. Im sure if you bring a jack, 2 c-clamps, and some sockets, you can do it in the parking lot of AZ. I switched my pads on my front pass in less than 15 minutes. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:23 AM	#6
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got a small tool box in my trunk at all times, with sockets a couple allen wrenches, one screwdriver with attachment ends, etc. And now your telling me I need to buy C clamps? Lol I don't have any. Could I get by without them? And Autozone is within a half mile from me lol. Don't got jack stands handy either, my buddy has them. But since I am not going under the car I am not worried about just using a jack. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 3rd, 2010, 12:27 AM	#7
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	well, you just need to jack up one wheel. Is it front or back? You just need something to push the pistons back in. And you just need to remover one bolt and you can let the caliper pivot on the other bolt. It is really easy. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:28 AM	#8
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	If the pad is only burnt up on one side, you might be able to get by on switching them around, but I would recommend just get some cheep pads (like 15 buck) __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:31 AM	#9
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its the front ones. And I see on autozone I can get pads for both front wheels for $27. Haha wonder how cheap I can get a C clamp. Cuz I don't have one anywhere in my house. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

August 3rd, 2010, 12:33 AM	#10
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	You would need two. AZ might have some in the store, and if you ask nice, they will let you use them in the parking lot... I always borrow tools off the sheft. They just make me clean them off. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:42 AM	#12
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Yes, when you you pivot them out, you will see 2 decent sized pistons. Ill see if I can get pics. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:52 AM	#14
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	remove one of those bolts. and pivot the caliper out on the other bolt. you will see the pistons through the cutouts. You will push them back in. It will be obvious how to. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 12:53 AM	#15
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	But trust me, it is REALLY simple. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 3rd, 2010, 01:12 AM	#17
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Safety test?? Should take you twenty minutes to replace ... you can be a few minutes late __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

August 3rd, 2010, 01:21 AM	#18
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright good, hopefully wont take too long since I haven't ever done a brake job before. Thanks guys. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson

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August 3rd, 2010, 08:33 AM	#19
Rich J I'm doing it wrong 04 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 5,211 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright, so many things have gone wrong already. I want to find the previous owner and beat him with something. So first I went to buy brake pads, c clamps, brake cleaner. Fine that went well. Get home, pull the jack out of my trunk (after throwing away a bunch of old crap that was back there that I don't need anymore) and put it next to my car. Then I go back for my lug nut wrench thing which I figured would be under my spare tire too. BUT NOOOO I don't have one. The previous owner must of somehow thought it would be a good idea to keep it? Now I am trying to find one at autozone, or advance and it doesn't seem like one of those things I can just go out and buy. Today is turning to shit already and its only 8:30am... Oh yea, and I don't even know if the lug nuts on there now are the stockers. They look like they came with the rims that the previous owner bought, so I don't even know if a OEM replacement lug wrench would even work. AND my brakes are pretty much not working and I can't bring my car to one of these stores to see if it would even fit. I been trying to find the rims online so I can get some specs on that stuff. But I forgot they are discontinued and are impossible to find. Can someone shoot me please? EDIT: I finally found them online, but can't find shit for specs... http://viprims.com/WheelDetail2.asp?Link=2047 I know ugly ass rims, not my choice on them though. I plan on at least painting them black to make them look a little better. But now that I know the actual name of them I still can't find any specs on the lug size. So I guess I can just go to Autozone, pickup an OEM replacement lug wrench (closest one I found is about 15 miles away. And before handing them money explaining my situation and telling them I might be right back to return this. lol. __________________ Formerly known as Demon_54 "I feel the same way about disco as I do about herpes." - Hunter S. Thompson Last edited by Rich J; August 3rd, 2010 at 08:49 AM.

August 3rd, 2010, 11:35 AM	#20
Six Banger Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 - 3.8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,978 iTrader: 1 reviews	good thing you never got a flat the wrench should fit from autozone, the lugnuts may not be OEM but the ones I bought from American Muscle work fine with my original wrench, __________________ Look on the bright side: If you're reading this, you're alive. And that's fucking awesome.

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