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Rear brake replacement
Posted: Thu May 02, 2013 11:17 pm
by cgray
I am going to be replacing the rear brakes soon on my '06. Anybody have any tricks or tips from past experiences?
Posted: Fri May 03, 2013 5:21 am
by deermjd
I assuming you're just replacing the pads? It's a straighforward job. It's a good idea to check the caliper sliding pins and make sure they are well greased and slide easily. I had some very uneven brake pad wear because of this.
Posted: Mon May 06, 2013 9:18 pm
by cgray
My plan is to do pads and rotors. I know the parking brake is in the mix doing both, so I am looking to see if there are any special requirements for them.
Posted: Wed May 08, 2013 8:03 pm
by smj999smj
Rear brakes don't work nearly as hard as the front brakes. If you're not getting a pulsation out of the rear brakes, I would just scuff up the rotor surface with some sandpaper and install a good set of rear pads, like Akebono ACT Ceramics or Raybestos Professional Series Ceramics. If you do need to change the rotors, don't get cheap ones. Spend a little more and get a name brand like Wagner or Raybestos. As bar as the parking break, unless there is a big ridge of rust, they will likely just slide of after a few whacks on the hub with a hammer.