I have a 97 honda civic so I know it's pretty simple. I think they're drum brakes, but I haven't actually checked.
I'm mechanically inclined, and there are ton's of %26quot;how to's%26quot; on line, but what I'm wondering is if it's generally unsafe to do this yourself?
Is it something I should let a mechanic handle?Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
In general, this is a pretty simple task to accomplish yourself. That said, it's not something that you can zip through in 15 minutes. Especially if you've never done it before. As long as you have all the info on the correct procedure, know what parts and tools you'll need, and have the time to do it right there's no reason to be concerned about changing your own brakes.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
It is perfectly safe and simple. For disc brakes anyways because I have not done drums. Most small cars are discs in front drums on back and you do the fronts 5X as often as the backs. Bigger or more xpensive vehicles generally have all disc brakes. Have fun.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
i have done all my cars for the last 10 years.... disk brakes are easier than drums though.... Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
you can do it yourself, i do.it,s not that hard to do. you just have to know what to do.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
front is not drums, they are disc. rear is drums. pads go on a rotor, or disc brakes, shoes go in a drum. pads are easy, shoes, not so much.
buy a mid-grade pad, get some brake silencer, or brake quiet, to put on the backside of the pads..... damper for vibration. 1 hr tops if you don't know what you're doing.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
its safe and easy.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
You can do it yourself easy. Jack up the car and put axle stands under it. Remove both rear drums. Strip one side down ready for new parts then reassemble using the other side as a reference. Easy really.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
you can do it just pay attention to how it comes apart the reverse it.
good luck.Is it a bad idea to change the brake pads on your car yourself?
If you know what your doing it's completely safe.
