Guest Melanie Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 My brakes failed last night as I was going to pull out of my parking spot but got it back into the spot thank god. Now I have no idea what to do. The lug nuts are rusted on so I cant just replace the pads and rotors in the parking lot. Brian teaching me how. So I'm trying to figure out if I should tow it to a place to get the lug nuts off then tow it back here to change the parts or what. I know I always could just tow it out to Rob but since I have the parts already, not sure if its even worth his time, plus I really want to learn to do it myself. Anyone got ideas of what to do to save money or a headache? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 i would say if you dont ahve the tools to get the lug nuts off then I would get it towed... and if you bads and rotors are bad your brakes should not fail unless you have no fluid to make pressure in the line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melanie Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 So whats that mean? Something me and Brian cant fix ourselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 You can fix it yourself, but it is going to be more than pads/rotors. You may have a ruptured brake line, or a hole elsewhere in the hydraulic system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yeah, complete brake failure sounds like no fluid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 My brakes failed last night as I was going to pull out of my parking spot but got it back into the spot thank god. Now I have no idea what to do. The lug nuts are rusted on so I cant just replace the pads and rotors in the parking lot. Brian teaching me how. So I'm trying to figure out if I should tow it to a place to get the lug nuts off then tow it back here to change the parts or what. I know I always could just tow it out to Rob but since I have the parts already, not sure if its even worth his time, plus I really want to learn to do it myself. Anyone got ideas of what to do to save money or a headache? just bring it over...i install customer parts all the time for the cheap.. front brake services run $65, weather im doing pads and rotors or calipers and all. if you dont have AAA. lmk know but i think you do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 Yeah, complete brake failure sounds like no fluid post number three in this thread here http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=70655 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melanie Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I dont have AAA. Now what? And since I have the pads and rotors already, it would be $65 total including any more problems that are going on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 I dont have AAA. Now what? And since I have the pads and rotors already, it would be $65 total including any more problems that are going on? just what ever parts we would need..and i might be able to get you a tow hook up aswell. call the shop to set it up with dana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melanie Posted August 25, 2009 Report Share Posted August 25, 2009 ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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