Category: Brakes
How to Replace a Parking Brake Switch
Below guide will teach you How to Replace a Parking Brake Switch. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Screwdriver Socket and Ratchet Set Parking Brake Light Switch Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $87.38 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $166.35 parts and labor Instructions: Look for the parking brake switch. For foot style parking [...]
How to Replace a Parking Brake Cable
Below guide will teach you How to Replace a Parking Brake Cable. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Floor Jack Screwdriver Breaker Bar Socket and Ratchet Set Jack Stand Set 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet Parking Brake Cable Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $58.15 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $250.44 parts and labor Instructions: [...]
How to Replace a Brake Booster
Below guide will teach you How to Replace a Brake Booster. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Combination Wrench Set Socket and Ratchet Set Flare Nut Wrench Flat Head Screwdriver 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet Brake Booster Brake Fluid Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $438.60 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $685.17 parts and labor [...]
How to Replace an ABS Control Unit
Below guide will teach you How to Replace an ABS Control Unit. Please follow the instructions carefully. Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $0.00 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $142.29 parts and labor Instructions: Look for the OBD connection for your vehicle. Put the ignition key to ON position and connect the scan tool to the [...]
How to Lubricate a Brake Pedal Linkage
Below guide will teach you How to Lubricate a Brake Pedal Linkage. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Flashlight Spray Can of Lubricant(White LIthium Grease) Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $0.00 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $63.24 parts and labor Instructions: Look for the brake pedal assembly and linkage. Observe the linkage for [...]
How to Replace a Brake Pedal Return Spring
Below guide will teach you How to Replace a Brake Pedal Return Spring. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Brake Pedal Return Spring Needle Nose Pliers Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $12.96 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $78.53 parts and labor Instructions: Look for the brake pedal return spring. Depress the brake pedal [...]
How to Replace a Brake Light Switch
Below guide will teach you How to Replace a Brake Light Switch. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Flashlight Combination Wrench Set Needle Nose Pliers Brake Light Switch Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $23.20 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $90.62 parts and labor Instructions: Make sure that the ignition key is in ON [...]
How to Replace Brake Shoes
Below guide will teach you How to Replace Brake Shoes. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Screwdriver Mallet Hammer Socket and Ratchet Set Needle Nose Pliers Standard Wrench Set 1/2 in. Drive Ratchet 3/8 in. Drive Torque Wrench Brake Shoe Set Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $67.54 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $182.47 [...]
How to Replace a Brake Drum
Below guide will teach you How to Replace a Brake Drum. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Floor Jack Combination Wrench Set Mallet Hammer Socket and Ratchet Set Jack Stand Set Flat Head Screwdriver 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet Brake Drum Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $123.32 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $248.29 parts [...]
How to Perform a Brake Safety Inspection
Below guide will teach you How to Perform a Brake Safety Inspection. Please follow the instructions carefully. Things You’ll Need: Flashlight Floor Jack Jack Stand Set 1/2 in. Drive Socket Set 1/2 in. Drive Torque Wrench Estimated Costs: DIY Costs: Est. $0.00 parts only Shop Costs: Est. $94.86 parts and labor Instructions: Take a small [...]
