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Date:         Wed, 29 Jan 2003 15:56:47 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Front Brake Pad Replacement
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That punch method applies to 80-85 front brakes. He has an 88, different caliper, pads, and rotor.

Mark

Stan Wilder wrote: > > No big deal John. > Remove the front wheel. > Use a punch or 16 penny nail to drive out the two retaining pins holding > the pads. > Lift the pads out. > Spread the cups enough to drop in the new pads. > PUT goopy disk brake stuff on back of your pads let it dry to prevent > brake squeal. > Drop in the new pads, align that spring devise and reinstall the pins. > It gets a little more complex if you need to turn the rotors but still > less that 2 hours turn around (other than trip to machine shop for rotor > turning). > > Stan Wilder > > On Wed, 29 Jan 2003 13:03:44 -0600 John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> > writes: > > Can anyone point me to a web site with a descriptiona and pictures > > of > > how to replace front brakes.?? Precautions, etc??? > > > > Thnaks! > > > > John Rodgers > > 88 GL Driver > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________ > Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today > Only $9.95 per month! > Visit www.juno.com


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