MrJCole13

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Hey guys,

My new rotors will be here next week. I am planning on changing the rotors, pads, lines and fluid when they arrive as I already have everything else. I have been trying to DYI everything on the car except the 4.08 and diff bushings. I guess I am nervous to tackle a full brake job on this car with lines. Should I leave this to a brake shop? What have you guys been quoted to replace everything if I supplied all the materials? I value everyone on this Forums opinion.

Thanks guys

GoFightNguyen

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The only part I'd be worried about is bleeding the brakes. As long as you are meticulous about it, I think you're good.

Allocate maybe 2-4 hours for this, just so you can take your time and do a really good job, and I think you'd be fine.

Don't spill brake fluid on your paint.
Get more brake fluid than you think you'll need.
Clean your brake pad sockets with caliper cleaner before greasing and inserting new pads into the calipers.
Bleed your brakes using the correct method in the DIY.
Bed your brakes/rotors using the correct method.
After bedding your brakes, retorque your wheel nuts.

Black Betty

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If you're going to tackle that, more power to you. You can probably handle it. Alot plenty of time and be patient and thorough. It would help you tremendously if you buy a Powerbleeder. Makes easy work of bleeding out the air from the lines. Make sure you have all the tools and supplies you'll need before you start.

MrJCole13

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Think I should just focus on the Pads and Rotors myself and then just have a shop do the lines and fluid? I feel that if I purchased a bleeder I might as well just pay someone to do it. Even though I would have the bleeder for next time. What do you think a shop would charge me to install the lines? I dont have a clue myself.

MrJCole13

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Why cant either of you guys live closer to me to help?! ha ha

Black Betty

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I don't know if you can afford me.

A Powerbleeder is no more than $75. You can use it for any brake job on any car you have in the future. A shop will probably charge you much more than that. And my philosophy is that DIY is a great experience and confidence builder. As you progressively take on bigger projects, you'll save money, get more in tune with your car, and be better equipped and confident to tackle bigger and bigger jobs if you have the tools and time. Before you know it you'll be installing your own turbos in your garage on the weekends.

MrJCole13

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Thank you for the motivational words there! Were you able to find a vendor on here that would sell you the bleeder? I know you posted that ad in the Vendor WTB section. Any luck? I am going to reaserch YouTube tonight for bleeding brakes to see if it is something I will feel comforable with.

Gio37

iTrader: (1)

I paid $65 for my power bleeder at amazon....this is how I did it


g/l

Black Betty

iTrader: (60)

No. The vendors here either don't sell them or don't want my money.

Tommy Gunz PSIU

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i have speed bleeders on my calipers. Never tried a power bleeder, but the speed bleeders are nice. Didn't you have them at one point BB?

Black Betty

iTrader: (60)

Yes I have them. Well worth the cost. Speed bleeders + Powerbleeder = easy one man brake job.

JSolo

iTrader: (14)

What's the purpose of speed bleeders if you're power bleeding? The system is already pressurized so air can't escape back in.

bigmike35nj

iTrader: (4)

I plan on doing a full brake job also but don't have the big brakes. Im assuming this will work the same way on a x sedan?

redrover23

iTrader: (14)

Nice vid.

This precaution is listed in the G tech manual: Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector
or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.

...but wasn't covered in the video. Is this necessary?

TIA.

Black Betty

iTrader: (60)

True. I already had the speed bleeders before the Powerbleeder. I didn't get rid of them.