Need Help Removing rotors/drums on 01 Grand Am

[Pontgr_am]

Hey,
Can anyone help me with the removal of rotors and drums on an 01 pontiac grand am se(V6). Im going to cut my rotors and drums and I have to replace pads and shoes. Can anyone provide some guidance?


Thanks

[Markgase2000]

remove the rear wheels and the drum covers come off with a little wiggling , then remove the front wheels and use a screw driver to pry the pads away from the rotor and then remove two bolts that hold the caliper in place, make sure you allow enough space between so if you change pads the new pads will fit over the rotor. Make sure the rotor has enough meat to machine on the lathe. Make sure you clean around the lug posts use wire brush and light sanding pad on a diegrinder to smooth it out , do the same on the back of the rotor where it slips over the lug posts. This way you dont get vibrations and chatter. Make damn sure you replace all those anti squeek plates with the pads. Good luck.

[Pontgr_am]

Originally Posted by Markgase2000

remove the rear wheels and the drum covers come off with a little wiggling , then remove the front wheels and use a screw driver to pry the pads away from the rotor and then remove two bolts that hold the caliper in place, make sure you allow enough space between so if you change pads the new pads will fit over the rotor. Make sure the rotor has enough meat to machine on the lathe. Make sure you clean around the lug posts use wire brush and light sanding pad on a diegrinder to smooth it out , do the same on the back of the rotor where it slips over the lug posts. This way you dont get vibrations and chatter. Make damn sure you replace all those anti squeek plates with the pads. Good luck.

Thanks for the info. Im sending my rotors and drums to cut because its only $32.00 rear/front. I need further advice on how to remove shoes. Ive seen it done, but unsure to do it myself

[Markgase2000]

shoes fit in grooves , only one way to makem fit or takem out. Remember those lil anti squeeker plates too. theres 3 anti squeek plates for each caliper , one behind each pad and another one that will follow the outer edge of the rotor blade from inside the caliper. Good deal on the rotor cut by the way.

[Pontgr_am]

Originally Posted by Markgase2000

shoes fit in grooves , only one way to makem fit or takem out. Remember those lil anti squeeker plates too. theres 3 anti squeek plates for each caliper , one behind each pad and another one that will follow the outer edge of the rotor blade from inside the caliper. Good deal on the rotor cut by the way.

Thanks man! Im going to do get my rotors done today..Hopefully, I wont mess it up. Trial by error right..Bleeding the brakes will be done after...

[Markgase2000]

just pump the brakes till they catch the pads on the rotor and releases on there own.

[Pontgr_am]

Originally Posted by Markgase2000

just pump the brakes till they catch the pads on the rotor and releases on there own.

Rotors are removed and will be cut today. I was unable to place new pads and clean the calipers because the owners of complex are annoying. I will finish the rear drums fri. Pics will be provided for those who care to see..