Brake overhaul service 2012 1.8

[indy125]

Hello All,

I am preparing to replace all brake parts on the four corners. I plan to completely replace everything, drums, rotors, springs, ect..

This brings me to my first question. Rockauto shows a left and a right drum brake self adjuster. Is it necessary to replace these? How do you initially set them up? Next question is, I plan to put the car on jack stands, where is the safest place to put the the stands, both front and rear?

Planning on getting a manual impact wrench for the philips holding the rotor and drums on. Other than the parts, what else is there? Any grease or silicone to use?

This will be my first brake job. Thanks so much for any suggestions or help!!!!

 

[Ponchoguy]

Hello All,

I am preparing to replace all brake parts on the four corners. I plan to completely replace everything, drums, rotors, springs, ect..

This brings me to my first question. Rockauto shows a left and a right drum brake self adjuster. Is it necessary to replace these? How do you initially set them up? Next question is, I plan to put the car on jack stands, where is the safest place to put the the stands, both front and rear?

Planning on getting a manual impact wrench for the philips holding the rotor and drums on. Other than the parts, what else is there? Any grease or silicone to use?

This will be my first brake job. Thanks so much for any suggestions or help!!!!

Yes, replace all the hardware. You don't want a redo because of a couple of dollar part. As for stands, are you doing the front or back brakes first?

As per the GM shop manual the caliper/knuckle bolts should be replaced with each brake job, so you can get those on EBay or through any GM dealer. There is a specific brake parts lubricant you can buy at any parts store. Don't overdo it. Too much will attract dirt and dust and if it gets on the rotor, it wold slop things up and cause a problem.

I suggest getting a hold of a manual if it's your first time, or some sort of Mitchell/Alldata subscription which will give you the R&R procedure to refer to if you get stuck, or you can probably find a video on Youtube.