brake job parts

[garyia]

I have a '95 Mazda B2300 pickup (same as the Ranger).
I will buy new brake pads for front and rear. I have fresh brake fluid.
What other parts will I need to complete the job?
I ask because some cars need new sensors, or teflon shims, etc.
TIA

Gary

 

[MAKG]

I like to replace hardware habitually. It's cheap and gets rid of a lot of rust.

And replacing drums and rotors is only marginally more expensive than resurfacing them.

 

[CJREX]

You likely have drum brakes in the rear.

If you don't already have them, get some drum brake pliers.

Trying to wrestle the springs on drum brakes can be a real treat without them.

Also, do one side at a time. That way when you have it all apart and start wondering where the devil THIS little plate goes, you can look at the other side.

As far as parts, I'd probably get the rear brake wheel cylinders too. Not expensive, and while I'm in there I'd gladly spend the few extra $$$ to not have to get in there again.

The front disc pads are a piece of cake. All you'll need there is a C-clamp to compress the piston and some anti-squeal.

 

[4x4RangerGuy]

You likely have drum brakes in the rear.

If you don't already have them, get some drum brake pliers.

Trying to wrestle the springs on drum brakes can be a real treat without them.

Also, do one side at a time. That way when you have it all apart and start wondering where the devil THIS little plate goes, you can look at the other side.

As far as parts, I'd probably get the rear brake wheel cylinders too. Not expensive, and while I'm in there I'd gladly spend the few extra $$$ to not have to get in there again.

The front disc pads are a piece of cake. All you'll need there is a C-clamp to compress the piston and some anti-squeal.

Great summary.

You can use a huge pair of channel locking pliers if you have them available to compress the caliper.

+1 on the wheel cylinders. Replace them while you're there.

 

[MAKG]

Note that if it takes a lot of force to push the caliper piston in, you need a new caliper.

You should almost be able to push it in with your fingers.

I like to use a C-clamp.