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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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I need to do a brake job on my 2001 blazer 2wd. Can anyone help me with an online DIY that will show me how to do it on this car. Also, can anyone help me with a list of things I will need.

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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Hanyes manual from your local autoparts store, and I believe Autozone has the instructions on-line.
Things you will need.
Brake shoes (would help to know if this is the fronts or backs).
Rotors.
Brake cleaner.
Brake compression tool.
Jack and jack stand.
torque wrench.
Basic hand tools to remove the caliper, and caliper bracket.
Brake grease.
Anti-Seize.
Couple rags.
and a couple brewskies.
 
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 05:57 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
A little more info would help, like front or rear, disc or drum.
 
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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i tend to skip it all and go right to the brews......after that i cant even remember what i was going to fix....works for me.....
 
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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Take apart only ONE brake at a time. At some point during the job, you will need to check the assembly on the other side of the car to confirm that you are putting things in the right places. This is especially truw with drum brakes.

And yes, get a shop manual and read it before starting.
 
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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as far as a brake compression tool goes i just use a 2x4 and c-clamp, if you tighten it down all the way before putting the caliper on it works just fine. at least as far as front brakes goes, not sure bout backs, never done them before.
 
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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I believe the brake compression tool is cheaper then the c-clamp.
http://s7.sears.com/is/image/Sears/00947365000
$10 at Sears.
 
Old Jan 23, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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Yeah, but a C-Clamp has so many other uses! LOL.
 
Old Jan 24, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 01:49 AM
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the c-clamp may be more expensive but i already have one so it didnt really cost anything. if you dont have one go for the cheaper i say.
 
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