How to Remove Brakes from a Car
If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about the brakes on your car. But if you ever have to remove them, or if they need to be replaced, you’ll know that it’s not an easy task. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it in a simple and straightforward way.
Identification of Brakes
If your car has disc brakes, you will need to remove the front and rear drums. If your car has drum brakes, you will need to remove the front and rear rotors. You may also need to remove the calipers in order to do this.
Removal of Brakes
If you have a car with manual brakes, you will need to remove them before doing anything else. There are several ways to do this:
-Remove the wheel and tire.
-Use a breaker bar or a screwdriver to pry off the bolts that hold the brake pad on.
– Pry off the bolts that hold the calipers onto the rotor.
– Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screws that hold each caliper onto its housing.
Replacement of Brakes
If you have to remove your car’s brakes, it is important to do so in a safe and effective manner. Here are some tips on how to do it:
1. Get a jack and jackstands.
2. Remove the wheel.
3. Remove the caliper(s).
4. Remove the rotor(s).
5. Inspect each part for wear or damage.
6. Replace as needed.
