Front brakes

den · Post by **den** » November 9th, 2005, 9:27 pm

Hi guys,
I need to change the front calipers coz they are starting to make squeeling noise. I need some walkthrough on how to change the front calipers. Is it easy? Do I need special tools for this? I might also change the rotors, maybe you could also give me some infos for this.

I could have brought it to a mechanic but I am kinda broke right now. Thank you!

fieromx3 · Post by **fieromx3** » November 9th, 2005, 10:04 pm

well i dunno how to do it cuz id have to look at them myself but if ur unsure im sure u can get someone in ur area to help u change them for very little or no money at all. there is a few mx-3ers around the gta so if ur lucky u can get the help.

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » November 9th, 2005, 11:36 pm

Use the online shop manual located on the main page of MX-3.com.

den · Post by **den** » November 10th, 2005, 1:11 am

Thanks guys. Wow that online shop manual is awesome. Thanks again.

93_mx3_gs · Post by **93_mx3_gs** » November 10th, 2005, 3:55 pm

might as well change the rotors. If you get OEM replacements from like autozone, they are only like 29.99 a side in the front and 17.99 in the back or...get some slotted/cross drilled for some better braking power for up around 2 - 300.oo

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » November 10th, 2005, 11:17 pm

Are you sure you need to replace the calipers? it's probably just the pads...

lakersfan1 · Post by **lakersfan1** » November 10th, 2005, 11:29 pm

93_mx3_gs wrote:might as well change the rotors. If you get OEM replacements from like autozone, they are only like 29.99 a side in the front and 17.99 in the back or...get some slotted/cross drilled for some better braking power for up around 2 - 300.oo

I wouldn't worry about slotted or drilled. Especially on our cars where the front discs are so damned small. I wish I had $1K to get the big brake kit from CorkSport.

2fazed · Post by **2fazed** » November 11th, 2005, 12:03 am

Really easy to change. Just need a socket wrench and a few sockets for the job.