nove442002

I just ordered new rotors and pads for my 1988 944 turbo. I was told by previous owner that it had recent brakes on it. Last time I brought it in for a new timing belt the mechanic said rotors were to thin. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> (BTW he said belt was recent to, turns out was done about 10K ago but closer look on reciept, date was about 4 1/2 years ago)I did pull off a tire and measured the rotors and they are indeed to thin to cut. Would anybody be able to give me a step-by-step to change rotors and pads on this year car? I had the brake fluid changed less than a year ago so I think I should be good there. A friend of my neighbors can probably check my work, but I would love to be able to do it myself. I have bought the hand tools I need and I still need to buy a couple jack stands , but I should be good to go. PS about how much should I pay to have the belt tension checked at about 2000 mile mark?? THANKS

ELLSSUU

Local dealer charges about $150 to retension.

I can't remember a step by step process on removing the rotors on my '86 but it was pretty easy. Shouldn't be difficult on your '87. BTW, on the jackstands do yourself a favor and buy the 6 ton per unit pair. They are a lot sturdier and safer.

a4944

Check out <a href="http://www.clarks-garage.com" target="_blank">www.clarks-garage.com</a> under the shop manual section of the page. It's always hard the first time for me. It's really not too bad, just take it step-by-step. I have a tool I got from Sears to push the piston back in so the new brake pad will fit. It works well and was around $15. I track my Audi (951 is new) and change brake pads alot so it was worth it for me.

Mark