What size socket do I need to change brakes?

You at least need a set of 3/8″ (drive size) sockets set with sizes 8-19mm. Some vehicles use Allen or Torx bits for the caliper guide pins. Torx and Allen bits are not interchangeable.

Do I need to change my caliper if I change my rotors?

The hotter a brake rotor gets, the more likely it is to warp. The thinner a brake rotor gets, thanks to the brake pads wearing them down, the less the rotor is able to dissipate heat. Over time, warped rotors seem to be inevitable in today’s vehicles. Calipers need to be replaced, too.

What tools do I need to change my brake pads and rotors?

What Tools Do You Need To Change Brake Pads and Rotors?

1. Ratchet and Socket Kit. To fix your vehicle, you must have a socket set.
2. Torque Wrench. A torque wrench is a must.
3. Brake Pad Spreader or C-Clamp.
4. Torx / Allen Set.
5. Brake Bleeder Wrench.
6. Jack and Jack stands.
7. Lug Nut Wrench.
8. Gloves.

Do you need a torque wrench to change brakes?

You don’t really need a torque wrench if your just doing brakes. The only bolts that you need to be careful about are the caliper bracket bolts and they just need to be tight. Torque wrenches allow you to tighten lug nuts without damaging the rim. …

Do you need Allen wrench to change brake calipers?

If you disconnected the brake hose to change the brake calipers, then you need this tool to make sure no air is trapped in the hydraulic lines. This is another maybe, but anyone who plans to work on their car can’t go wrong with an Allen wrench set.

How do you change the front brake pads on a Cavalier?

The procedure to replace the front pads can be done by the average weekend mechanic. Apply the parking brake on a flat and hard surface and then release the interior hood release latch. Open the hood, remove the master cylinder cover and remove 2/3 of the brake fluid with a brake fluid baster. Discard the old fluid.

When did GM stop making Cavalier front brakes?

The front brakes compensate for 75 percent braking power for the front-wheel drive vehicle. The Cavalier was introduced by GM Motors in 1982, and production stopped on it in 2005. The procedure to replace the front pads can be done by the average weekend mechanic.

What kind of wrench do I need for front brakes?

The E20 sockets seem to be available from a few sources, online and local, but is there a reliable source for a hex wrench (10.5 -mm?) that correctly fits those front caliper bolts? Just finished the front brakes (pads & rotors) on my wife’s 2018 WK2.

If you disconnected the brake hose to change the brake calipers, then you need this tool to make sure no air is trapped in the hydraulic lines. This is another maybe, but anyone who plans to work on their car can’t go wrong with an Allen wrench set.

How do you install a new brake caliper on a Camaro?

With the brake caliper in place, install the guide pin bolts (caliper bolts). Torque the bolts to approximately 25 ft/lbs. If a new brake caliper has been installed, re-attach the brake hose using new crush washers on the banjo bolt and torque to approximately 35 ft/lbs.

How do you replace a brake rotor at Advance Auto Parts?

You may need to compress the caliper piston in order for the caliper to slide back on the rotor. Use a c-clamp or caliper spreading tool—borrow one for free at your local Advance Auto Parts. If you use a c-clamp, position the clamp on an old brake pad and the back of the caliper’s piston, then tighten.

How do you install a brake caliper on a corvette?

With the brake rotor in place, install the brake caliper bracket using medium strength Threadlocker (blue) on the threads of the mounting bolts. Corvette and F-body cars typically require the mounting bolts to be torqued between 75 ft/lbs and 125 ft/lbs. Refer to your service manual for the correct torque specifications. Figure 13.