Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Tools Needed for Pad Replacement on a PT Cruiser
Brake pads are anti-skidding parts found in disc brakes. They assist in decreasing heat whenever brakes are applied to stop your car by cushioning the brakes, while increasing the longevity of the rest of your brake system. Maintaining your PT Cruisers brake pads requires certain tools for replacement of these pads.
Tools
Youll need a tire iron to remove the lug nuts on your brake rotor, and a metric wrench set to remove the caliper mounting bolts from your brake caliper. A C-clamp is necessary to fully contract the brake calipers piston, and a torque wrench and 19-mm socket are used to tighten the lug nuts on the brake rotor after replacing your brake pads.
Lubricant
Silicone brake lubricant applies to the wheel mounting studs and the bearing hub of your brake rotor, as well as to the caliper mounting bolts, ensuring your new brake pads are snug fits once installed.
Other Items
Youll need a hydraulic jack to hold up the edge of your PT Cruiser, allowing easy access to the brake pads, and a jack stand to hold the hydraulic jack in place, moving it up or down while giving more or less room for removing brake pads. Use a brake fluid siphon to funnel excess brake fluid from your old brake pads during their removal, and use a bowl to catch the excess brake fluid as it flows through the siphon. A pair of replacement brake pads are installed onto your PT Cruiser once the old pads are taken off. Use a cloth to wipe down the wheel mounting studs, the bearing hub on the brake rotor and the caliper mounting bolts, after your old brake pads are removed.
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