Brake rotor replacement

[masterchief819]

So I'm an auto newbie and I just ordered some new rotora rotors for my '88 (to replace my warped stock ones). Just wondering if I should just take it to a shop or if its worth doing myself. Whats the median price to replace all 4 brake rotors on a supra so I know if the mechanics are ripping me off or not?

Do you need any special tools to take off rotors?

 

[wingman]

besides your basic wrences, all I used when I changed mine out was a C clamp to press the caliper pistons in and a torque wrench to put the lug nuts back on. Most of it is just taking wheels off and jacking the car around if you don't have a set of jackstands.

I you decide to do it yourself, while your down there you should also bleed the brakes. New brake pads are also a good idea. Here's a how to:

http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/techtip/brake_bleeding.html


as far as price goes, around here it would usually run in the $250 range...but prices tend to vary from place to place.

 

[xarewhyayen]

rotors are quite the simple job. I would strongly recommend also changing the pads as the pads and rotors work best when they seat together. I think you would benifit from getting down there and doing a bit of wrenching on it. It doesnt take much at all. Use the link above for some tutorial action^. I guess its easy for me to say being i enjoy doing my own work, but i think youll save alotta money doing your own supra work. Thats half the joy in owning the thing. If you need help in how to do it, let us know im sure we can help

 

[MK3Brent]

You may have some great results with a wheel puller too. The removal of those rotors may prove to be quite difficult, as they're probably rusted on!

GL. BTW, you WILL bust a knuckle!

 

[billspreston01]

knuckle...I manged to bust my shoulder! crouching down in the wheel well trying to get the lower bolt out of one of the rear calipers...guess what...it broke loose! haha

it's really a rather simple job, but don't underestimate it and make sure you don't skip any steps. Remember, you're working with the brakes that make your 3500 pound car NOT slam into a tree

 

[xarewhyayen]

wheel puller is helpful.. i actually used an air chisel and some pb blast to free up the rears... just let the air chisel smack the hell outta the areas between the wheel studs and knock that rust away and oh yeah make sure the ebrake is off, the rears use a shoe in hat type design for the ebrake and they wont come off with the E on.