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Post by rhmgolfs on Feb 13, 2005 19:14:39 GMT -5
I'm a newbie on the Montero but have worked on all my other vehicles.
Need to do the pads and rotors on my '99 Montero with 3 liter engine. Questions:
Any special tricks or parts required? Any locations in this forum or on the web that describe the process? Are there differences between the procedure front versus rear? Anyone know the disc wear limits front and rear? Recommendations as to best place to buy (online) the replacement parts? Feedback from anyone who has done the repairs is most appreciated!
Thanks a lot in advance.
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Post by CerOf on Feb 14, 2005 9:19:01 GMT -5
I just did the rear brakes on the wife's montero sport. It has rear disc brakes. was SUPER easy, about 20 minutes of work per side which included a beer break between sides.
The rear brakes I believe are 14 mm to remove the caliper and 17mm to remove the front caliper.
Do one side at a time so you can have a reference as to how the "clips" go back in.
I believe the lug nuts are 13/16ths.
I took my rotors down to pep boys and had them resurface them for $6/rotor and just got a set of wagner semi-metallic pads. They are quiet and seem to do just as good a job as stock and at only $30 I can't complain as the dealership and other aftermarket pads are twice. So, if I only get 20K miles out of them, no big deal.
The front are just as easy to do as the rear. I used a large c-clamp to push the piston back in to get the pads to fit. No issues there. I think it was a 4" c-clamp.
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Post by CerOf on Feb 14, 2005 9:19:42 GMT -5
If you live in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, I'd be more than happy to lend you a hand.
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Post by cwic on Feb 16, 2005 17:11:06 GMT -5
the front are not as easy if u have 4wd. At least the 2001 model as u have to take the 4wd apart which requires special tools. Clay
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Post by CerOf on Feb 16, 2005 17:20:37 GMT -5
Hmm...my 2001 XLS is 4WD and the calipers came off easy enough on the front. No real difficulties. The bolts were on pretty tight and had to turn the wheel so I could get a better angle to work in there.
Otherwise, the 4WD didn't change anything that I know of. Just take off the lug nuts, remove tire, remove the couple of bolts that hold the caliper on. As far as removing the rotor itself, I don't know as I didn't need to have them turned.
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Post by cwic on Feb 16, 2005 17:24:27 GMT -5
the rotor is where it gets tricky.
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Post by ZeroThreeAWD on Feb 18, 2005 20:44:50 GMT -5
How bad is it really? Why would it be so difficult? I understand the 4WD adds some frustration, but why so much harder compared to other 4Wd's
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Post by HawkeyeSport on Feb 20, 2005 1:25:16 GMT -5
I changed the front pads on my 02' XLS and it was super simple. Took about 20 minutes per side. I have heard the rear pads were a little different due to the E brake. Is this true or not. I used Wagner Thermoquiet brake pads as they pretty much eliminate brake dust on your wheels.
Loren
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Post by cwic on Feb 20, 2005 21:05:11 GMT -5
u need a little tool to remove the retainer rings on the hub (anyone who has installed the superwinch hubs knows what I'm talking about) then u have to unscrew the locking ring and pull out the bearings then seperate the hub from the rotor. Then u have to put it all back together and repack the bearings to mitsu specs which requires a special tool. Clay
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Post by rhmgolfs on Feb 21, 2005 22:03:04 GMT -5
I'm the newbie who started this thread.
I replaced the pads front and rear. Quite straightforward. Clips on the rear pads took a bit of thinking to reinstall properly but by doing one side at a time as recommended earlier in the thread - no problem. Actual work time no more than 20 minutes per wheel but counting get ready, clean up, etc. figure a few hours first time to do all four wheels.
I did not have to replace the rotors front or rear. Neither the front or rears were anywhere near their lower wear limit (got the limits from spec sheet online). As the vehicle was not pulling or pulsating when applying the brakes and the rotors looked good (no deep scars or gouges) I simply replaced the pads. Honestly, the rear rotors look like they would last 200K miles.
Thanks for all the responses. If anyone has any questions I would be glad to answer to the best of my knowledge and ability!
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