Brake Pad Changing

[shady1070]

I am getting ready to change my Brake shoes. I went to autozone and I think they sold me the wrong pads. I forgot which set, but one did not have the clips on it. (The big ones). All my pads have clips on them. Also He asked me if I had metal or plastic pins. Anybody know whats in a stock 00 GM? Also can anybody suggest some good pads? Cansomebody send a link to what I should get?

Thanks

[Will Help]

Can't give any specifics with what you provided.

Need more information:

1. year

2. 2 or 4 wheel disc

3. if 4, then front or rear

[shady1070]

Its a stock 2000 Grand Marquis. Its 4 wheel disc or whatever came stock.

[Will Help]

If rear disc, you may need a special tool to return the piston to start position. They typically ratchet out instead of useing fluid pressure. Tools should be available at local parts store. Front pistons can be returned useing a simple "C" clamp with an old pad slipped over the piston. One thing people do not take into consideratio with disc brakes is the fact the fluid leaves the master cylinder and fills the caliper as the brake pads wear. If the master resevoir has been topped off any time prior to pad replacement, it may over flow as you push/adjust the piston back into the calipers resulting in highly flammable brake fluid running down on exhaust parts and becoming a possible fire hazard as the exhaust heats up when you start the engine next time.

TIP OF THE DAY!!! If the resevoir looks full before you start, it would be wise to put a pan under the calipers and crack the bleeder a little as you push the piston back. This gives you immediate control of the situation by allowing the extra fluid to be monitored and captured in a safe manor. Don't forget to close the bleeder immediately when the piston is back in position to keep air from entering the caliper. Better yet is to use a clear plastic water bottle with a hose the proper size to fit your bleeder that extends to the bottom of the bottle. As the fluid comes out it creates its on liquid barrier from sucking air into the caliper. Again, close the bleeder ASAP.