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BIC_BAWS · 10-16-2019, 09:08 PM

So my dad's crappy van needs a full brake overhaul, consisting of front and rear brake pads, rotors, probably e-brake too. Problem is, I'm a BMW guy and I have no idea what to do with an American car. Also doesn't help that there's not many documented DIYs out there for this particular car.

Mostly SAE sizes right?

Is it a disc brake or drum brake?

What are the go-to brake pad brands for these American cars? I would think Akebono or Hawks would be overkill LOL.

Does it have a friggin rotor screw? (Probably gonna have to torch the shit outta it, if so)

Anything else I should look out for?

Thanks!

10-16-2019, 09:08 PM	#1
BIC_BAWS OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: revscene Posts: 5,144 Thanked 5,546 Times in 1,978 Posts Failed 180 Times in 78 Posts	Brake Replacement Help on 02 Pontiac Montana So my dad's crappy van needs a full brake overhaul, consisting of front and rear brake pads, rotors, probably e-brake too. Problem is, I'm a BMW guy and I have no idea what to do with an American car. Also doesn't help that there's not many documented DIYs out there for this particular car. Mostly SAE sizes right? Is it a disc brake or drum brake? What are the go-to brake pad brands for these American cars? I would think Akebono or Hawks would be overkill LOL. Does it have a friggin rotor screw? (Probably gonna have to torch the shit outta it, if so) Anything else I should look out for? Thanks! __________________ \|\| 18 FK8 \| R-18692 \| Rallye Red \| 6 MT \|\| \|\| SOLD 97 E36 M3 Sedan \| Arctic Silver \| 5MT \|\| \|\| RIP 02 E46 M3 \| Carbon Black \| 6MT \|\| \|\| RIP 02 E46 330ci \| Schwartz Black II \| 5MT \| M-Tech II \| Black Cube \| Shadowline \| Stoff Laser/Anthrazit \|\|