I am getting ready to change the front brakes and rotors this weekend on our 2005 Envoy SLT (with 105k miles)and want to know what other steps I should be completing while doing this. I ordered brakemotive ceramic pads and rotors. This will be the second time I have changed them. The first time I just replaced the brakes and rotors (no brake line bleeding or any other inspection/replacements). So I a wondering:
1. Should I bleed the brake lines? Will it matter if I only do the front and wait on the backs?
2. What else should I be inspecting while replacing them? I'm assuming I should take a look at the suspension (I'm pretty sure the shocks/struts need to be replaced). Any "how to's"?
3. How difficult is it to paint the calipers? Do I need to remove them to do so? What kind of paint? What color with a silver Envoy?
4. Is there any way to get the inside of the wheels (the part on the back side) clean? I've tried in the past to scrub with soap but they never seem to get clean.
5. Any tips on cleaning and protecting wheel wells? They look dull and dirty right now.
6. What else am I missing?
Thanks!
1. Should I bleed the brake lines? Will it matter if I only do the front and wait on the backs?
2. What else should I be inspecting while replacing them? I'm assuming I should take a look at the suspension (I'm pretty sure the shocks/struts need to be replaced). Any "how to's"?
3. How difficult is it to paint the calipers? Do I need to remove them to do so? What kind of paint? What color with a silver Envoy?
4. Is there any way to get the inside of the wheels (the part on the back side) clean? I've tried in the past to scrub with soap but they never seem to get clean.
5. Any tips on cleaning and protecting wheel wells? They look dull and dirty right now.
6. What else am I missing?
Thanks!