01 Grand Am Se brake questions...
katscar
02-20-2005, 01:25 AM
I have a 01 grand am se and I was going to do both front and rear brakes. I looked around for any repair manuals(haynes, chilton, etc...) but i can't find any. So I have a question or two that i was hoping you guys might help me with.
1. Any tips that might come in handy?
2. Where can I find the repair manual?
Btw, I've replaced both front and rear brakes b4(once) so any and all tips are WELCOME!
Thanks
Kat
1. Any tips that might come in handy?
2. Where can I find the repair manual?
Btw, I've replaced both front and rear brakes b4(once) so any and all tips are WELCOME!
Thanks
Kat
Ridenour
02-20-2005, 10:54 AM
well it sounds like you already know what you're doing, so the only tip I can give you is with the caliper pistons. When you take off the caliper, it works great if you take a huge vice grip or something similar, and pinch and compress the piston before trying to put the caliper back on. And watch out for fluid - the shit leaks like a syphon.
Knifeblade
02-21-2005, 03:20 AM
The later model-year manuals from Chilton or Haynes haven't emerged yet. Generally, do what you know to do, the brakes haven't changed in all practical ways of repair. A decent site is www.autozone.com, surf it for new repair info.
katscar
02-21-2005, 08:08 AM
Ridenour, Thanks for the tip.
Knifeblade, I'm on my way right now, Thanks.
Knifeblade, I'm on my way right now, Thanks.
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