Showing posts with label disc brake caliper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label disc brake caliper. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

1996-1999 Ford Taurus/Sable Brake Shoes Repair Guide

Inspect the brake shoes for wear using a ruler or Vernier caliper. Compare measurements to the brake specifications chart. If the lining is thinner than specification or there is evidence of the lining being contaminated by brake fluid or oil, repair the leak and replace all brake shoe assemblies (a complete axle set). In addition to the shoes inspect all springs and brake shoe hardware for wear and replace as necessary.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

1999 Toyota Rav4 Front Suspension Installation

Vehicles are equipped with front wheel drive and independent MacPherson strut (shock absorber) front suspension. RAV4 can also be equipped with all wheel drive. Suspension consists of vertically mounted strut assemblies, control arms, and stabilizer bar. Shock absorbers are mounted between inner fender and steering knuckle. Tie rod ends connect rack and

Monday, May 24, 2010

1995 Mazda MX-6 Brakes System Removal & Installation

BRAKE SYSTEM' '1995-96 BRAKES Mazda - Disc & Drum FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS
Removal & Installation 1. Raise and support front of vehicle. Remove front wheel assemblies. Remove lower lock pin/guide bolt. See Fig. 2 . Pivot caliper upward and support using rope. 2. Remove pads, shims, guide plates or pad guides and "V" springs (if equipped). Replace pad if lining thickness is less than specified. See MINIMUM PAD LINING SPECIFICATIONS (FRONT) table. 3. To install, reverse removal procedure. Use Disc Brake Expander (49-0221-600C) and an old pad to push piston fully inward to install disc pads.