Front Brake Job

[zaphod]

I need new rotors, caliper and pads for my 92 exceed. Just wondering what kind of expense I am looking at.

[Delicafan]

are you planning on doing the work yourself ?

[marsgal42]

And are you planning to stick with the L300 calipers and pads, or upgrade to L400/Montero units?

...laura

[loki]

I would point you to the search engine top right of the page, there are several posts, part #'s and Prices in some.

give a man a fish or teach him to fish, I choose the latter.

[zaphod]

Three kids, full time job, part time masters degree, makes for no time, or a least the free time I do have I do not want to spend under the van; even though I love her. Yes I am looking at doing the upgrade to L400 calipers.

[Erebus]

give a man a fish or teach him to fish, I choose the latter.

Along those lines ...

Build a man a fire, keep him warm for an hour or two. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for life.

[jessef]

Three kids, full time job, part time masters degree, makes for no time, or a least the free time I do have I do not want to spend under the van; even though I love her. Yes I am looking at doing the upgrade to L400 calipers.

Calipers, rotors, pads will run you anywhere from 300-680 depending on quality/brand + labor.

I cannot stress enough that you get what you pay for with brakes.

I use Raybestos professional grade brakes all around whether stock or 92 Montero. This brand is considered upper end by professional mechanics.

To put the Montero Gen II calipers/rotors/pads on, there will be some minor cutting to the dust shield. See my post below :

http://www.delica.ca/forum/single-dual- ... -3087.html

Labor will range from 2-3 hours depending on who does it.

Your brakes will feel a touch softer at the upper end because of the larger calipers but modulation is better compared to the singles.

If you're local, I'd recommend Jesse at Parkside Auto in Langley 604-309-7718.

[Fishtank]

Calipers, rotors, pads will run you anywhere from 300-680 depending on quality/brand + labor.

I cannot stress enough that you get what you pay for with brakes.

I use Raybestos professional grade brakes all around whether stock or 92 Montero. This brand is considered upper end by professional mechanics.

To put the Montero Gen II calipers/rotors/pads on, there will be some minor cutting to the dust shield. See my post below :

http://www.delica.ca/forum/single-dual- ... -3087.html

Labor will range from 2-3 hours depending on who does it.

Your brakes will feel a touch softer at the upper end because of the larger calipers but modulation is better compared to the singles.

If you're local, I'd recommend Jesse at Parkside Auto in Langley 604-309-7718.

Jfarsang, a question for you on the brake upgrade. Did you have to re-proportion the front to rear braking with the upgrade? Did you add a proportioning valve, or is this not required?

[Erebus]

Did you have to re-proportion the front to rear braking with the upgrade? Did you add a proportioning valve, or is this not required?

On mine, with all stock parts, the back end tends to lock up pretty quickly. So I suspect that having more braking power in front wont be much of an issue. Unless they upgrade is so effective that the front locks up first, which is a bad thing.

But I expect to be corrected.

[TardisDeli]

From our experience, While doing the front brakes, you'll also want to repack the 4WD hub assembly. Ensuring your mechanic CAREFULLY loosens the special long hex screws encircling each front hub, an overeager wrench will shear the bolt, and it is a genuine delica bolt so not easily replaced. Try some loosening stuff a few days prior, & verify all 6 hex screws and the tire bolts on each front wheel will actually undo fully, all the way out, if not then don't start that brake repair without getting a spare nut or screw. Careful when removing the 4WD assembly, there is a circle clip that is very skinny, that sits inside the hub, and must not get lost or bent.

If you could update your profile, add your location, how long you've had it, etc. Then we can give more suggestions for mechanics.

Christine.