[s-cars] rear brakes replacement advice

[steve powers]

>
>  FLAPs has a generic tool to do this. *Don't* use the channel
>  locks...it's a major PITA this way. I've done it both ways,
>  and it's far easier with the right tool.
>
>  My pad and roter R&R went fine, no problems. Just check to
>  see that your pads wore evenly on both sides, otherwise
>  you've got something rusted or hanging up.
>
>  BTW, Don Warren was going to do this same job shortly. Maybe
>  the two of you could split the $14 generic tool! :)

a 6" C-clamp and 1/4" rattail file will do what you need.

the file is to make a couple of notches in the clamp face on
the moveable side. works like a champ and doesn't affect use
of the clamp for other things.

Steve Powers