civicboy95

hey, i got a 95 civic ex coupe. in my Haynes, it says to change the or inspect the brake pads periodically, i'm past the 75k mark for it and was wondering how i know if i need to? is there a way to check without taking it to the shop?

94civicx

I own a 94 civix ex and like every car change the brake pads with they start squealing. The purpose of that metal feeler on the brake pads is to squeal when they get low and need to be changed.

civicboy95

how much does it usually cost to replace em? i assume 4 need to be replaced?

94civicx

pads are not that expensive at all. depends on what type of brand you are going for. I just get the normal brake pads from my autozone nearby. only about like $15 for both. You only need to change the pads that squeal. I only do 2 at a time when they go out

civicboy95

i was looking at my Chiltons, it looks pretty complicated.

Kamin

http://www.helminc.com
the chiltons is a waste of money
throw it in the fireplace
THATS the real book. ive got 2 of em. one for car, one for engine.

DragII

brakes are the easiest thing you will ever change.....don't worry so much...get a haynes, or helms...and go for it. chiltons manuals are ***.

civicboy95

damn, i juss got the chiltons. what makes them so bad? i thought they were the same as a Haynes. what makes helms so much more better?

DragII

pick up a helms and you will see instantly

Geezer

Helms manuals are the factory manuals; the same ones your dealer uses. They are much more detailed than Haynes or Chilton.

EM1

a few honda dealers use chilton. dont ask me why.