my front rotors are warped and need to get new rotors and pads
is it possible to change the rotors on my own or a shop the only way to go?
i know the brake pads can be done easily on my own

 

if u have some basic tools, its easy and quick. the screw that hold the rotors in place might be stuck and a bitch to get out, either get an impact screwdriver or a drill and drill out the screws. u dont really need them

 

^what he said,

it's very easy, just take your time and have some beer.

 

brake pads ar e easy though right?

 

yup. simple. few bolts, just break them in properly. torque down the wheels in teh correct pattern and correct torque

 

This guy knows what he's talking about.
Brake jobs on disc brake equipped vehicles are a piece of cake. It's drums I wouldn't recommend for someone with little experience to do.
Impact screwdriver FTMFW against those damn rotor screws!

 

I had to drill that shit out, took forever to drill out too...

 

Why you can just pop in a small L key and itll pop right out when stuck. Thats what that tiny hole was made for!

 

thanks guys
is there a post specific to changing the brakes? step by step?

 

have you looked in the DIY section- everything is there
including painting the calipers and rotors, flushing the brake fluid and more

 

impact screwdriver took out 3, i had to drill out 1

 

i had to drill out all 8 of them set screws. i broke 3 bits on my impact screw driver and they weren't moving . damn road salt.

 

here is a trick- on any really corroded bolt-screw-whatever

First shoot wd or similar at it and let sit
Now take your impact screwdriver (or wrench on bolts) and try to TIGHTEN- righty tighty... give the tool a few solid whacks with a hammer
That often disrupts the bond of crud in the threads

Now go Left, setting to loosen and a few good strong whacks will get them loose.
Make sure to coat a few threads on the screws with spark plug anti-sieze or caliper grease so they dont stick again

the rear rotor screws help when you need to adjust the park brakes- which are a mini set of brake pads with the hub center as their drum- see how wide the rear rotor hub is- thats your park brake shoes! Having the screws hold rotor in place while you adjust (when doing during brake job) is a big help

to adjust park brakes- you have the pads off so you can hear drag-- adjust brake shoes,
OR tighten star wheel adjuster till tire wont move by hand- now back off 6 clicks- should be a slight sound of drag as wheel rotates
That will give a secure park brake setup