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Oh man i just got a coupon from my dealer today and it has a buch or coupons. One of them are Lifetime Front and rear brakes for only one price. I have to call and ask for the pricing. Has Lifetime oil change for only $130. Also lifetime Tires and Battery($190)
is the rear brake job the same as the front DIY as described in the other threads? anybody...i'll keep looking. i'm due for some rear brakes and would love to save a little dough.
The question is: Should I just save my time and take it to the dealer, or DIY?
And when I say DIY, I mean to let someone do it for me for cheaper...
Yes i recall reading your thread "why when i DIY..."
Why not have another CL member help you out? I am sure you have some great people in your area that would help out for some beer or something
What are you going to change them with? I was considering going to ceramic but not sure the pros and cons. I know one Pro and that is less brake dust!!
javy, will the diy for the fronts work on the back? i asked that question a year ago and no one had an answer. is there some difference in the rear brakes or are they inaccessable? thanks - i really want to do this myself (i can see my wife's eyes rolling!!!)
javy, will the diy for the fronts work on the back? i asked that question a year ago and no one had an answer. is there some difference in the rear brakes or are they inaccessable? thanks - i really want to do this myself (i can see my wife's eyes rolling!!!)
Probably wont work. Different caliper setup on the back. Might be easier then the fronts though.
javy, will the diy for the fronts work on the back? i asked that question a year ago and no one had an answer. is there some difference in the rear brakes or are they inaccessable? thanks - i really want to do this myself (i can see my wife's eyes rolling!!!)
The concept is the same, but the exact procedure is a bit different. I haven't had to change mine yet, so I haven't had the opportunity to do a rear DIY.
Originally Posted by slee18
Probably wont work. Different caliper setup on the back. Might be easier then the fronts though.
Rear brakes are very easy. Only problem when changing pads is when the caliper bolts (x2) sieze up with corrosion. The 350 may allow pad replacement from the top of the caliper as the 250 does. I know you can change the front pads on a 350 without removing the caliper. Some people like to resurface their rotors, so you may want to remove. Brake jobs are easy. make sure to not let the caliper dangle by the brake line. Always rest it on something like a log of tool box. Some calipers require a special tool (available at auto stores and sears) which allow you to turn the piston in order to compress it. Also, it is best to open the hood abd remove the top to the master cyliner in order to relive a little back pressure when compressing the piston(s).
The concept is the same, but the exact procedure is a bit different. I haven't had to change mine yet, so I haven't had the opportunity to do a rear DIY.
LOL!
03-02-08, 09:33 PM
