98 brakes HELP!

casteelio · Nov 1st, 2006, 11:02 AM

Hi,
I am getting the grinding noixe suggesting front brake pad replacement? I am going ahead with replacement but have never done so on this XE. Anyone have any guides, tips, manuals etc they can share. I am ordering parts now.
thanks!

tcrote5516 · Nov 1st, 2006, 11:09 AM

Click Here:

Frontier 2000 Replacing Brake Pads, Rotors, Races and Wheel Bearings

Zilverado · Nov 1st, 2006, 03:22 PM

Yeah, that's certainly a helpful link. The brake pads on these vehicles are a pretty easy swap. If you've done brake pads before, it's pretty simple.

One thing to check, if the brakes are grinding bad, you may have some rotor damage from metal on metal contact. Unfortunately, removal of the brake rotors (or discs) on these vehicles usually requires the removal of the hub assembly - along with the wheel bearings - making this a slightly larger job, requiring some special tools or clever use of standard tools. The article above explains it pretty well. Even if your vehicle is not identical, the technique is there.

Have fun!!!

casteelio · Nov 1st, 2006, 10:34 PM

youguys have saved me a few$$$
It just started the grind... probably will need to replace the discs.
If I do not is that a HUGE problem or a small one?
thx

Zilverado · Nov 2nd, 2006, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casteelio

youguys have saved me a few$$$
It just started the grind... probably will need to replace the discs.
If I do not is that a HUGE problem or a small one?
thx

Since braking is a critical safety feature on any vehicle, I would never advise someone to compromise this system. The best braking is achieved with properly machined discs and good pads. Having said that, I can now go on to say what my experience is...

I have replaced brake pads many times on all MY vehicles, and have only rarely replaced or re-machined the discs. Currently, our '92 is running on new pads with discs that a brake shop would probably recommend replacing or machining. But I have made the decision (for myself) to keep running the older discs.

Now, before I get a bunch of angry responses, I do realize that I am not the only guy on the road, and brake failure on my vehicle could involve someone else as well. So, of course, the moment I notice even the slightest failure in the braking, I will make sure I replace the discs - - assuming it's not too late

So, bottom line - - when you do these repairs yourself, you make the call yourself. If a brake shop does the work, they should always err on the side of caution - - I should probably too...

Have fun!!!