is changing the rear rotors on a tc the same as doing the fronts? I know theres a drum brake back there for the e brake does that come into play when changing the rear rotors or do the rotors actually slide over the drum?

Thanks for your time in advance.



-Mike

 

isnt it 4 wheel diskbrake , no drum?

 

the inside (hat) of the rear disc serves as the drum for the e-brake.

 

yeah I changed mine and I didn't have to deal with the E-brake

 

so then if it's just the "hat" then the rotor should slide ride over it correct? So I shouldn't have to worry about anything to do with the e brake drum?

 

correct, but when working on the rear brakes (i.e. replacing the rotors), dont forget to take the e-brake off.

 

i'm not sure i completely follow.... i've changed pads and rotors before on other cars however i've never had to deal with an ebrake setup before... what do you mean by disconnect the ebrake? is this a required step to change the rotor? If so can any one explain the process or have pics?

 

he means disengage the parking brake... if you leave it on you won't be able to remove the rotor...

 

x2.

the e-brake pads latch onto the inside of the rear rotors. if you leave the e-brake engaged and try to take the rotors off, you won't be able to.

 

...unless you're hulk

 

lol well that makes sense.... so then theres only one pad per rear rotor for the regular brakes on the outside corrrect?


Thanks for the clarification guys I really appreciate your time.

 

no the rear calipers hold two pads per caliper just like the front.

 

Rear should be just as easy as the front, as long as you remember to keep the parking brake off while your doing it. You will not have to mess with the small drum brake.