How do you change the brakes on a 1996 ford probe gt?

I am a girl I need to learn how to do this I don't have extra money to spend so I can't go buy the book. I have to take my 2 year old to the doctor and the brakes are so bad that I am scared to take him in the car. Please help serioulsy.How do you change the brakes on a 1996 ford probe gt?What do you have as far as tools? you will need something to loosen the front lug nuts, a jack, a set of wrenches, a c-clamp or a brake pad spreader, and possibly a few more. If the brake rotors are shot (pitted and grooved) you will need to have them resurfaced or replaced. If you have never done this before, you may be getting in over your head. Go to a pep boys store and get a FREE brake inspection. they will give you an itemized estimate with a list of parts required, and tell you if you need new rotors or if the old ones are ok to resurface.How do you change the brakes on a 1996 ford probe gt?ask your boyfriendHow do you change the brakes on a 1996 ford probe gt?The answer cant be explained over the net. You need someone to show you. Its not too easy and if you do it wrong you will be needing to see the Doctor too!!!! You have to jack the car up, take off the wheel by unscrewing the lugnuts (which is even hard for strong men to do), get break pads, and new rotars (depending on how long youve let the pads rub them) with all 4 tires. Etc Etc Etc, like I said its not that easy. Sorry, but I wouldnt risk it.How do you change the brakes on a 1996 ford probe gt?Why are you intelligent enough to have a 2 year old, but can't figure out how to find a friend to help you change brake pads?



Oh wait, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to have a kid, but it takes forethought not to have one and learn practical stuff...How do you change the brakes on a 1996 ford probe gt?This is for the front brakes.



Remove approximately two-thirds of the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder.

Raise and support the vehicle.

Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

Using an appropriate tool, pry the front disc brake caliper open.

CAUTION: Position the front brake hose out of the way of the front disc brake caliper casting to avoid damaging the front brake hose.

Remove the brake caliper bolt. Pivot the front disc brake caliper UPWARDS. Slide the front disc brake caliper off the guide pin.

Using a piece of wire, support the front disc brake caliper from the front coil spring.

Remove the two anti-rattle springs.

Remove the shims. Tag the shims so they can be reinstalled in their original positions.

CAUTION: Use care to prevent damage to the front disc brake caliper piston dust cover.

Remove the brake shoes and linings from the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. Remove the two clips.



Install:

Install the clips on the pads.

Install the brake shoes and linings into the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. The brake shoe and lining with the wear indicator is the INBOARD brake shoe/pad and lining.

Install the shims in their original positions.

Install the front disc brake caliper onto the guide pin and pivot the front disc brake caliper DOWN over the brake shoe and lining.

Install the anti-rattle springs.

Install the brake caliper bolt and tighten to 44-49 N.m (33-36 lb-ft) .

Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the lug nuts to 88-118 N.m (65-87 lb-ft) .

Lower the vehicle.

Pump the brake pedal several times to position the front disc brake caliper piston.

Correct the level of brake fluid in the brake master cylinder.

Road test the vehicle to ensure proper brake operation.