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Old 12-10-2016, 01:10 PM   #36
sugarwood
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I wish I saw this earlier.
Let's view the bigger picture for a moment.

I get the sense Boomer has not done a ton of auto DIY, but has got an itch to explore.
This is an opportunity to learn something new, work with your hands, and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Do the brakes need to be changed? Nope. Tons of pad left in the photo.
Should he change the brakes? HELL YES.
I don't care if the pads are brand new!
You want to learn how to change em? THEN CHANGE EM.

Let's not get him overwhelmed.
First, get comfortable jacking the car with jackstands.

Do the pads.
Yes, they are easier than a Toyota since they are exposed.
It's like changing bread in a toaster!

The most important thing here is to not ruin the experience by overloading this.
This is a hobby, not an optimized business transaction.
I'd have told him to ignore the bleeding for now, but fine.
Do it while you're there, but you don't want to scare him off.

Let's take baby steps, and build some confidence.

Forget the rotors. You can do them another time.
Don't let the rotor stuff hurt your momentum.
Once you're done, you can research rotors as a follow up project to get excited about.
This will allow you a 2nd day for jacking the car and removing the wheels.
The more you do it, the easier it becomes.

He knows how to research and how to ask questions.
Boomer, YOU CAN DO THIS.
You are very smart to block out a day to do this.
Expect to spend a few hours on this, ignore what people say, that's how long it will take you.

Do you have all the right tools?
You should get yourself a 4 lb hammer and a set of punch pins.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grip-9-Pc-Forged-Steel-Roll-Pin-Punch-Set-in-Roll-Up-Case-Rifle-Gunsmithing-9pc-/351839318815?hash=item51eb41f31f:g:~VoAAOSwzaJX9~n x

Last edited by sugarwood; 12-10-2016 at 01:18 PM.
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