what would i need......
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what would i need......
to replace my brake pads?i took my tires off to see the damage and they are bad.when i was loosening the nuts the drivers side wheel was spinning forward and back.i looked at the rotor and i can see some marks left from rubbing on the worn out pad.also the peice that goes in the center of the rotor needs some changing soon.i took out a broken spring looking piece that wraps around the unit.im not sure what its called.now the drivers side tire wggles when i move.i tighten the nuts as hard as i could and its still doing the same thing.i hope its dues to the pad being so worn out.will it be easy for me to change them?what kind of pads do you guys recommend?would this cuase the brake light to stay on?thanks in advance.
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what would i need......
The first thing I'd get is a repair manual. If you don't want to buy one, check out the repair guides at autozone.com or get the information from a library. Don't know which explorer you have, but mine basic hand tools. If you deem it necessary to remove the rotor for machining, you may need an appropriate wheel bearing locknut socket. If you have serviceable wheel bearings, it's a good idea to pull the rotor anyway and pack the wheel bearings.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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what would i need......
yeah i am going to invest on the repair manual.its a great purchase i have noticed.i think my drivers side wheel barring might be bad too.when the truck is parked the wheel looks slanted on the top.maybe its the alignment.ive been used to compact cars so this is all new to me.thanks for the response.
