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Old 05-18-2005, 07:55 AM   #4
BrianR
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Dallas, TX
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Yes UT, they are that easy. Most modern rear disc brakes now require a special caliper-compression tool (pricey) because they SCREW in, not just compress in. I borrow the tool for now, but there's a tool store in W-B that sells one for about $100 that I might just invest in. Drum rears are easy too, if you're careful and remember where everything goes. It takes me about one hour per axle to do my own, once every other year. Bleeding is usually not necessary as long as you don't disconnect the brake lines.

If you need help sometime, email me and I'll pop by. The Haynes service manual for your car is an invaluable reference and I always buy one as soon as I buy a car. It stays in the trunk so I don't lose it and I refer to it whenever I need information. I also keep my OBD-II code reader handy too, for those annoying "Check Engine" lights.

Brian
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