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HELP! 2001 Montero Brake Job - 2/19/2005 7:14:15 PM

adornare

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Hi all.. Ok, I was told by a Mitsubishi dealer that in order to do a complete brake job (pads and rotors) the rear axle would have to be dropped in order to get the rear rotors off. Is this true, and if so, why?? I'm looking to do a 4 wheel brake job on my 2001 Montero and am just looking for facts from someone experienced. Thanks in advance!!! -Frank

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RE: HELP! 2001 Montero Brake Job - 2/20/2005 6:48:53 PM

nagoya75

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I don't have any knowedge with the 2001 montero, I have 2001 limited too. my other car 94 honda accord, the replacement of front disc required to take the complete front assembly out the car, need to replace the front bearing, it require 4 hours professonial mechanic. (total cost included the parts was $500). I am not suprise the Mitsubishi montero does the same thing.
Let me know what do you find out.

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RE: HELP! 2001 Montero Brake Job - 2/21/2005 3:53:52 PM

Winshawn

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There are some repair shops that can turn the rotors on the car. However, I personally think it is not necessary to turn the rotors every time you change your pads. In fact, my '95 Montero has never had the rotors turned. As long as the rotors are not gouged I would just change the pads, but be sure to use high quality pads (OEM or I like Bendix Import Quiet pads). Make sure that you have all of the fluid flushed in your brake system whenever the pads are changed. Or if you want your rotors resurfaced, find a shop that can resurface them on the car.

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RE: HELP! 2001 Montero Brake Job - 3/2/2005 12:03:14 PM

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adornare, I think that if the rear rotors are mounted inside the rear suspension then you may indeed have to drop the axle. Brakes mounted inboard are done to reduce the weight that the springs and shocks need to react to. You can confirm by looking under the truck and seeing where and how the rear brakes are mounted. Unless the rotors are split then to get them past the suspension the axle may need to be dropped. I have a 1992 Montero that I do all my own repair work on. My rear brakes are mounted on the outside of the axles so my rotors can be removed easily. As for the rotors they can be rebuilt (honed, new seals) for about 1/2 the cost of aftermarket rebuilds, but only if you do the work yourself. The hassle of taking off the front rotors because of the hubs meant I just hammered the rust off the outside of the rotors and filed the edge so that the new pads would slip past easily. The rotors were in good condition. However I let the rears go too long and had to turn one and replace the other. When I first got this vehicle I bought a Helm factory manual so I could do most of the work myself, best $150 I have spent on the truck and has saved me 100's. One timing belt change more than paid it back.

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