2003 LeSabre rear disc brake pad replacement
macdad614
02-11-2006, 12:10 PM
Does anyone have info on instructions for replacing the rear pads? Any links to view photos or diagrams on this procedure?
The Haynes book covers thru 2002, so I did not know if it covers 2003 model.
Chilton DVD for this year won't be out until May. Their print versions don't cover 2000+.
Buick service manual(s) cost $135.
My front pads wore down and ground into rotors without any warning until grinding started. 36,000 miles. Repair shop replaced rotors also. I don't want to have to pay that price again.
The Haynes book covers thru 2002, so I did not know if it covers 2003 model.
Chilton DVD for this year won't be out until May. Their print versions don't cover 2000+.
Buick service manual(s) cost $135.
My front pads wore down and ground into rotors without any warning until grinding started. 36,000 miles. Repair shop replaced rotors also. I don't want to have to pay that price again.
maxwedge
02-11-2006, 02:33 PM
2002-2003 procedure is the same.
xtreme barton
02-11-2006, 06:25 PM
jack hole ass end up..
use one of the sides as a guide
use one of the sides as a guide
macdad614
02-12-2006, 12:59 AM
2002-2003 procedure is the same.
Thanks - I appreciate the reply.
In the well-worn Haynes manual, it was suggested that the caliper did not have to be removed entirely to replace the pads. Any suggestions (other than jack up the [w]hole rear end)? It was more or less obvious what had to be removed to replace the pads on the '78 Vette.
Thanks - I appreciate the reply.
In the well-worn Haynes manual, it was suggested that the caliper did not have to be removed entirely to replace the pads. Any suggestions (other than jack up the [w]hole rear end)? It was more or less obvious what had to be removed to replace the pads on the '78 Vette.
maxwedge
02-12-2006, 11:01 AM
You can pivot the caliper on one stationary slider pin, you will see this when you get in there.
xtreme barton
02-12-2006, 11:21 AM
yeah its pretty easy to understand how it works when you get into the job
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