How to Remove Reinstall Front Disk Brakes From a 1995 One Ton Chevy Truck

It is no more difficult to install new brake pads on the front of a Chevy one-ton truck than on any other Chevy truck, but the parts are a little bigger. For the one-ton truck, the procedure will take about 45 minutes to complete each wheel. Inspect the brake rotors when you change the pads to be sure they are in good condition. There is no sense putting good brake pads on bad rotors -- the brakes will not be as effective, and the pads will wear prematurely.

Instructions

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Park the Chevy truck on a level surface, and turn off the engine. Place a set of wheel chocks behind the rear wheels. Pop open the engine compartment, and locate the brake master cylinder at the back of the engine compartment on the drivers side. Siphon 2/3 of the brake fluid from the cylinder using a turkey baster. Place the fluid in the drain pan to recycle later. Raise the truck with an automobile jack. Place a jack stand under the Chevy near the jacking point. Raise it to the frame of the truck. Remove the lug nuts with a lug wrench, and pull the wheel from the truck.

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Place the brake caliper between the jaws of a c-clamp, front to back, and twist the c-clamp handle until the piston seats itself inside the caliper housing. Remove the retaining pins from the brake caliper using a socket and ratchet. Pull the caliper away from the wheel assembly, and remove the brake pads from it.

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Insert new brake pads into the caliper. Place the caliper on the mounting bracket, and tighten the pins with the socket and ratchet. Replace the wheel on the truck. Tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Remove the jack stand from under the Chevy. Lower the truck to the ground. Repeat the process on the other wheel.

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Add fluid to the master cylinder as needed after the brake job is complete. Pump the brakes several times until the pedal is firm.

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How to Remove Scratches on a Memphis Shades Windshield

Memphis Shades is a brand of customized windshield specifically geared toward motorcycles. Memphis Shades windshields are made from Lucite, which has proven to be weather resistant and have excellent clarity; but the downfall is they scratch like any other type of glass or resin windshield does. You can repair a scratch in a Memphis Shades or Lucite windshield with the help of a scratch removal product and just a few household items.

Instructions

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Clean the Lucite windshield with a solution of mild detergent and warm water, using a soft sponge. Dry the windshield with a soft cloth and allow it to air dry.

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Shake the bottle of Novus Fine Scratch Remover 2 very well before opening and applying.

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Soak a dry cloth with the Novus Fine Scratch Remover 2, then wipe it back and forth over the area that is scratched. Wait a few moments for it to dry.

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Re-soak the cloth, and polish the Novus Fine Scratch Remover 2 into the scratch by rubbing it in a circular motion over the surface. Allow about a half an hour of drying time.

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Buff the repair with a dry, soft cloth by rubbing it over the repair in a fast back-and-forth motion.

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Which Products Remove Scratches From Car Windshields

Scratches and dings in an automobiles windshield can go from a small problem to a widening crack very quickly. Abrasive elemental damage, other motorists and even animals pose a threat to glass integrity, making upkeep of a windshield very important. Products available to remove varying degrees of scratches range from simple hand-buffed gels to those requiring electric-powered brushes to resurface the glass. Spending a little money on a repair kit now can save a driver a large amount of money down the road should that little scratch become a larger problem.

Janvil Glass Restore System

The Janvil Glass Restore System is designed as a solution to minor scrapes or scratches in auto glass surfaces. Liquid scratch remover is applied to the glass surface then hand-buffed away to reveal a blemish-free surface. Janvils system only requires a soft cloth to buff the restoration liquid away from the glass surface and requires no special equipment, making it ideal for the consumer wishing to remove minor nicks or superficial scratches from a windshield.

Diamondite Glass Restoration

Diamondite glass resurfacing creme is designed to handle moderate auto glass scratches. Milled abrasives in the creme act to smooth the top of scratched auto glass which, in effect, remove the scratch by creating a wider surface area. A glass "poli-shield" is then applied to the resurfaced auto glass to seal in the newly exposed portions of windshield. This ensures that no new elements, such as minerals in rain water, stones or other abrasives, rescratch the windshield. You will need an electric polisher capable of 800-1000 RPMs in order to buff the resurfacing creme away from the auto glass.

Spectrum Glass Restoration Kit

The Spectrum Glass Restoration System is a hand-operated windshield resurfacing kit designed to tackle tough windshield scratches. Spectrum utilizes a proprietary resin injection method to fill deep scratches while removing the air from the scratch in order to create a tight fit. Spectrums simple design and ease of use increase the likelihood that those without professional training in auto glass repair can successfully use the system to repair scratches at home.

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How to Remove Glass in a Jeep Cherokee

Removing the glass windshield in a Jeep Cherokee is not something that ought to be a do-it-yourself project. While most car repairs can be done effectively and more inexpensively at home, in the Jeep Cherokee, installing the glass improperly can lead to instability in the frame, causing it to buckle in the event of a rollover. On the other hand, a cracked windshield can get you pulled over by the police and handed a rather hefty ticket. Fortunately for owners, removing the glass is the easy part.

Instructions

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Take the windshield wiper arms off using a flathead screwdriver.

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Push your flathead screwdriver carefully under the trim and lift up. Going around the entire windshield, lift, loosen and remove the trim using your screwdriver.

3

Cut the adhesive strip holding your windshield with a razor blade. Cut it as evenly as possible all the way around.

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Pop the windshield out of its mount by pushing a crowbar under the corner of the windshield and lifting up. Be gentle as possible as this is the step where you are the most likely to shatter the windshield.

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Lift the windshield out of your Jeep. As the windshield is large and somewhat heavy, its recommended that you use two people to do this.

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How Do I Remove the Brake Rotor on a 99 Mercury Cougar

The brake rotors on your Cougar are the round, disk-shaped components that the brake pads mount against, located behind each of the tires. When you depress the brake pedal, the pads squeeze the inner and outer sides of the rotor in order to stop the car. When the brake rotors wear down--as they will over time--and become defective, their ability to effectively stop the car decreases. The rotors are a necessity to you safety; you should replace them if theyre damaged, and you can do so right at home, with only a few tools. The job should take no more than 60 minutes to complete.

Instructions

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Apply your Cougars emergency brake. Loosen the lug nuts on the front drivers side tire a quarter turn counterclockwise, using a lug wrench.

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Raise the car just behind the tire, using a hydraulic jack. Place a jack stand beneath the frame rail, on the right of the hydraulic jack, to help support the weight of the car.

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Remove all of the lug nuts completely, using the lug wrench. Grasp the tire with both hands and slide it carefully off the wheel studs. Set the tire to the side of your work area along with its lug nuts.

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Remove the two bolts from the rear of the anchoring plate, using the socket wrench--the anchoring plate is what your brake caliper attaches to. Do not remove the brake calipers bolts. The anchor plates bolts are closest to the tooth ring, just below the wheel speed sensor.

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Place a 5-gallon bucket within the wheel well, next to the anchoring plate. Lift the entire assembly--anchor plate and caliper--off the rotor and set it down on the bucket. Do not disconnect the brake line, but do make sure that its not twisted or taunt.

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Pull the defective rotor off the wheel studs in an outward motion and set it to the side of your work area. Install the new rotor by reversing the entire removal process. You can also use this entire method to remove the other rotors on your Cougar, as well.

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How to Remove Town Car Windshield Molding

The windshield molding on a Lincoln Town Car covers the outside edges of the cars windshield. It is made of rubber and helps to seal out debris and water. If this trim molding cracks or dries out, it will need to be replaced. However, if youve never removed the molding before, it can be challenging. Expect to spend between 30 minutes and an hour if youve never done this type of job before.

Instructions

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Wedge the teeth of the trim removal tool (see Resources) underneath the molding that surrounds the windshield. Start on the upper drivers side portion of the windshield.

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Pry up on the molding with the removal tool.

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Grab the slack created by prying up on the molding with one hand and continue to pull the molding out of the windshield. This is the hardest part of the job. The molding may appear to be stuck, but keep pulling up on the molding and continue to work the trim removal tool underneath any molding that is still seated against the windshield.

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