Wat r the basic steps in changing breaks on a 2000 blaster ???

Question

i know take the wheel off someone said take the wheel off and the drum comes apart but i dont no i didnt want to break anything so i was to forcefull if anyone could help me it would save me from takin it in to get it done im pretty mech.thank you

Answer 1

What kind of bicycle is a blaster?

Answer 2

go to an automotive store and get a repair book.  I went out and got one for 15.00 the name on it was Chilton.  It's great tells you everything step by step.

Answer 3

If you have brake shoes rather than pads (which is the case if you have to remove a drum) and do not already know what you are doing then i would suggest taking your vehicle to a shop.

If you insist on doing it yourself.. when you take off the wheel and you have drum brakes... there will be a "drum" that covers the brake shoes... If it does not just slide off the easiest way to remove it is to whack it with a hammer a few times then try to slide it off again (be sure not to hit the lug studs).

If it still does not slide off remove the Axle Nut (Big nut right in the center of the drum).. In some rare situations this nut actually holds the drum to the vehicle.

Once you get past that there will be the shoes with clips and springs holding them in place and ensuring proper function.

Just REMEMBER HOW EVERYTHING WAS before removing the shoes and install the new ones the same way the old ones were installed.

This frequently requires special tools and mechanical knowledge... so i would still suggest just taking it to a shop.

Answer 4

Brakes can be tough to replace sometimes, and as they are the most important thing that keeps you from hurtling through a stop sign into other motorists, I would recommend you take it into a shop if you are having doubts on your ability with tools.

Anyway, The usual steps are:

Jack it up. It's nice to put it up on a stand rather than leaving it on a jack. It is also safer to do so. Remove wheel. Unscrew bolts holding the brake onto the rotor and remove brake. At this point you should inspect the rotor, making sure that it is free of giant grooves caused by the brakes going to long before changing and that the rotor is not warped. If it is warped, you will need to replace that as well. There will be a pin or something like it holding the brake pad in. Remove the pin and the brake pad. Affix a sensor (metal piece that slips onto the brake) and cover the new brake pad's back with the grease that comes with it. Use same pin (if it looks good) or a new one that matches the old (usually bought from the dealer) and fit the new pad into it's housing. Use a C-Clamp to depress the caliper fully (If you don't, the brake will not fit over the rotor)(Also, some calipers require twisting and will need a special tool found an most autoparts stores). Re-assemble brake and put it back on rotor. Get into the car and pump the brakes to get the calipers back into position. Replace wheel and make sure it turns freely. Lower. Drive slowly and brake gradually to make sure the brakes work.

Once again, brakes can sometimes get complicated- and if you do not feel comfortable, it's probably best to have a professional do it, or to have a friend show you how.