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Old May 31, 2011 | 10:49 PM
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I need to do a rear brake job, is it hard to do? will i need to get my rotors turned?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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No it is not hard to do but if you have never done it before then it will obviously take longer for you than it will me. Take the tire off and take loose just the two bolts to remove part of the caliper. Pull it off and remove the pads. Put one old pad across both pistons and push the pistons back in the caliper with a C-clamp. Then put it all back together.

Will you need to turn the rotor? IDK. That depends on how bad you let the pads get.

We have a tutorial in our FAQs at the top of the page or in the link in my signature. Also, it would be a good idea for you to download the service manual from the links in my sig
 
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