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Old 04-29-2008, 07:43 AM
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if i get an alignment done and wait a couple of days to install rear brake pads, will it mess up my alignment?
Old 04-29-2008, 08:16 AM
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If you screw up your alignment doing pads, you really shouldnt be touching a wrench to a car.
Old 04-29-2008, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
If you screw up your alignment doing pads, you really shouldnt be touching a wrench to a car.
+1 LOL
Old 04-29-2008, 08:16 PM
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Your bakes have nothing to do with your alignment. All you're doing is taking you wheel off, pulling the pads out and replacing them, then putting the wheel back on.
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Originally Posted by stuntman
Your bakes have nothing to do with your alignment. All you're doing is taking you wheel off, pulling the pads out and replacing them, then putting the wheel back on.
i don't work on cars hence it might seem dumb to ask my question but there is never a stupid question. its a way how to learn to do things. all in all, thanks for keeping it real.
Old 04-29-2008, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JJ19
i don't work on cars hence it might seem dumb to ask my question but there is never a stupid question. its a way how to learn to do things. all in all, thanks for keeping it real.
Sorry if I came off poorly. I was just listing the basic steps necessary to replace your pads and how they dont affect your alignment. I agree, you have to start somewhere, and you get that knowledge by asking.

Good luck!
Old 05-01-2008, 04:33 AM
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But first u have to remove the flux capacitor to access the hyper drive thus removing the velocity stack! Eer yea sounds easy! Lol u should have no problem doin this. After a few times it will be a piece of cake. Good luck,,,
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Even worse an Alignment is actually a static MISALIGNMENT designed to compensate for the pressure and bending that results from the car moving down the road at 60 mph [STRAIGHT].

The designers actually measure what happens at 60 mph and create a set of MISALIGNMENT NUMBERS that correct things as much as possible to minimize fuel consumption [camber and toe].

Unfortunately as the suspension ages and the rubber gets deformed new factory MISALIGNMENT specs may no loger be ideal.
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...WERD!
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
If you screw up your alignment doing pads, you really shouldnt be touching a wrench to a car.
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