What causes uneven wear on brake discs?
A common cause of uneven brake pad wear is DTV (Disc Thickness Variation). Often, components within the caliper, such as the guide pins, can seize and cause the brake pad to drag along the rotor whilst the brakes aren’t applied which in turn leads to uneven brake pad wear.
Do all brakes have wear indicators?
Wear indicators work on the same principle as dragging fingernails across a chalkboard. When you hear it regularly while braking, it’s time to bring your car in to a brake specialist for an inspection. Note that not all brake pads come with this feature, so don’t rely on sound alone to assess your brakes’ condition.
How do I know if my disc brakes are worn?
If you have disc brakes, you will need to remove the wheel and pull the brake pad out of the calliper to be able to see how worn they are. Jenni explained: “Disc brake pads start out with about 3-4mm of compound [on the pad]. They need to be replaced when there’s about 1mm left.”
What should I do about my Pontiac Vibe drum brakes?
It will be very similar for 2000-2005 Celica GT models with drum brakes, with differences mainly centered on the specific parking brake cables and brake hoses. This DIY will also include steps to replace the rear wheel bearings, replace the parking brake cables, and complete rear brake job.
What kind of disc brakes do I need for my 2005 corolla?
I decided I would make a DIY on the rear disc brake conversion I did for my 2005 Corolla. This DIY will apply identically to all 2003-2008 FWD Corolla, Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe models with rear drum brakes.
How do you remove the brake caliper on a corolla?
Let’s begin! 1. Remove the brake caliper assembly. Using your 3/8 drive ratchet and 14mm socket, or your 14mm wrench, remove the two 14mm bolts securing the caliper to the caliper mounting bracket. After removing the bolts, lift the caliper off of the rotor assembly.
Can you replace parking brake cables on a corolla?
If you remove the exhaust pipe, replacing the parking brake cables is signficantly easier. Removing the exhaust pipe requires several new gaskets and is not feasible for those who lives in areas where cars tend to rust. I chose to not remove the exhaust pipe to illustrate that the conversion is possible, albeit slightly harder.