want to replace rear brake pads and rotors on my 2004 wagon; this is a big job for me but they want an arm and a leg to do it at the shops - i've never done brakes before. I watched my front ones done recently and I've reviewed wiki and some forum posts and reviewed my shop manual.
Quests:
1) many types of lubes and things are recommended in various places: caliper grease, antiseize on bolts, brake cleaner on various items, pb blaster or crc 656 to loosen bolts; etc... what is adviseable really for me to prepurchase in case i need it and how would i use it?
2) there is mention of a special tool for the caliper (on rear taurus with pads) that is required beyond just a c clamp - can anyone elaborate? is it used only on the rear - i do not remember any tool used on front - even not a c clamp.
3) some places say to remove brake fluid reservoir cap; some don't. some say bleed, some don't - what is adviseable?
4) i do not already own a torque wrench; do i really need to use a torque wrench for replacement of caliper?
5) any other hints/ideas
Thanks so much !!!
Quests:
1) many types of lubes and things are recommended in various places: caliper grease, antiseize on bolts, brake cleaner on various items, pb blaster or crc 656 to loosen bolts; etc... what is adviseable really for me to prepurchase in case i need it and how would i use it?
2) there is mention of a special tool for the caliper (on rear taurus with pads) that is required beyond just a c clamp - can anyone elaborate? is it used only on the rear - i do not remember any tool used on front - even not a c clamp.
3) some places say to remove brake fluid reservoir cap; some don't. some say bleed, some don't - what is adviseable?
4) i do not already own a torque wrench; do i really need to use a torque wrench for replacement of caliper?
5) any other hints/ideas
Thanks so much !!!