Theoretically you are right.
However, try to find the average brake shop that flushes fluid with a
pad change.
Right.....

Doug




On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 08:00:41 GMT, "Sam Steele" >
wrote:

>I sure hope you performed a brake fluid flush, when pushing back the piston
>crack the bleeder screw so the old fluid pours out rather than is kept in
>the caliper or forced back up through the system. Brake fluid should be
>changed every 2 years on an ABS equipped car and probably on a non ABS
>equipped car though there aren't as many expensive parts to rust out.
>"Dantanna" > wrote in message
...
>> Front Brake pad replacement 2003 Town and Country TC
>>
>> Done at 34k miles.
>>
>> Dealer price $89 on special
>>
>> My cost:
>>
>> $38 pads
>> $3.00 brake cleaner
>> $3.00 antisqeal gel
>> Time - 2+ hours
>>
>>
>> Since there is little on the subject I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. I
>> got some middle of the road Raybestos pads for around $38 for the set.
>> Also
>> got some brake pad antisqueal sauce and a 6 point 13/16" socket and new
>> 1/2"
>> ratchet from Sears. The 6 point socket is for removing the 2 bolts at
>> the
>> rear of the caliper without stripping them.
>>
>> To hang the calipers use a sturdy wire or coat hanger and make sure it is
>> very secure - these things are very heavy compared to smaller vehicles.
>>
>> To get the caliper off of the rotor you will need to carefully wrangle a
>> c-clamp into the hole on the caliper and bear down on the lip of the inner
>> pad and the rear of the caliper. It is tough but you only need it to move
>> a
>> little bit.
>>
>> Use a screw driver to carefully remove the old pads noting how they fit
>> into
>> the caliper.
>>
>> Before cranking down the piston with a C-clamp put the rear pad into
>> position. After in position use the c-clamp to compress the piston all
>> the
>> way down.
>>
>> Next put the outside pad on. It will take some wrestling but you can do
>> it.
>>
>> Remount on the wheel assembly and you are done.
>>
>> Don't forget the antisqueal sauce!
>>
>>
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