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01-06-2003, 05:39 PM
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brake pads
oye do i need new brake pads, just picked some up today, anyone have any good links on how to install brake pads on a 99 accord 4 cyl? i hate overpaying those bastards at the dealer, anywho i know i need a different tool for those tires, but i just want to know if anyone has any links on guides
jack
btw i hope i didnt screw anything else up, theyve been hissing and WHINING for some months now, lazy
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01-06-2003, 05:44 PM
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I would invest in a manual, it's the easiest and best way IMO. Also if the grinding has been going on a longtime, prolly gonna have to surface the rotors, which is a good idea regaurdless.You can get most manuals on CD-ROM too BTW  VEry cool 
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01-06-2003, 05:46 PM
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Invest in the service manual---may help you in figuring out the special "tire tool"...
The whining sound may have been the factory "squealer" letting you know its time for pads---(since it was neglected for months, you may need to add the cost of some rotors to your brakefix---OUCH!)...
(good one Brain)
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01-06-2003, 05:47 PM
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01-06-2003, 05:49 PM
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I was wrong nm... too new
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01-06-2003, 05:50 PM
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are new rotors expensive?
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01-06-2003, 05:54 PM
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yes or no
check here www.autozone.com
not the best place for parts... but as good as any for getting an idea of prices.
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01-06-2003, 05:55 PM
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Junkyard item if possible for a 4 y.o. car...
(from a wreck)
Have a pro attempt a re-surface while yer at it, you may be OK just dont slap the new pads in there without havin the rotors checked out completely...
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01-06-2003, 05:58 PM
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ok thanks very much
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01-06-2003, 06:33 PM
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PLEASE do NOT let price guide you when it comes to brake repairs!!!
Cut-rate crud is just that - CRUD. Buy ONLY from a high-quality supplier. Either a dealer or a major supplier which carries name-brand parts.
Do what like about keeping it running, but don't cut a corner about keeping it stopping!!
Remember, if it dies, it stops. But it fails to stop YOU die!
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