Front pads of "GAZelle" - price, replacement, manufacturers

"GAZelle" is a very common car in Russia. He enjoys wide popularity because of low cost. With regular work such a machine pays for 2-3 years. But it's very expensive to service such a car from a dealer. To change the front pads of "GAZel" it costs about three thousand rubles. We'll tell you how to save and do maintenance yourself, investing in 700-900 rubles.

About the resource

Usually, the owners speak of a figure of 40 thousand kilometers. By this time brake pad front "GAZel Next" and "Business" are worn out. But also note that the native "Gorky" pads are nursed only 25 thousand. The main signs of a broken pad are their creaking. But it should be noted that it can appear on new overlays. As a rule, these are substandard analogs filled with asbestos. They not only creak, but also brake and heat very badly. The next factor is the increased pedal stroke. Along with this, the level of the brake fluid in the tank may decrease (since the working cylinder needs a larger stroke for compression).

Well, the most proven method is visual diagnostics. Having removed a wheel, it is necessary to examine a frictional overlay. If its thickness to the metal is less than three millimeters, the element must be replaced urgently.

Prices and manufacturers

If we talk about models 2705 and 3302 (including Business), the most expensive is the set of pads Premium. For 4 overlays ask about 700 rubles. But, as the reviews say, this is not the best option for replacement (although the manufacturer is OAO GAZ). The overlays quickly wear out.

As a good analog, many advise pads from NIPPON. Their price is 900 rubles. The kit includes 4 pads.

"GAZelle" is, perhaps, the only car where original parts are cheaper than analogues.

Judging by the reviews, NIPPON without any problems nurses 40-45 thousand kilometers. As for the "Nekstov", for them there are pads "Marcon". The cost of four elements is 730 rubles.

How to replace the front pads "GAZel"? Instruments

Usually this procedure takes no more than 40 minutes of time. The shoes change from both sides. To change them, we need a jack (preferably a hydraulic one for 3 tons), a balloon wrench with a mount or a "meat grinder", sliding pliers, and a carbide wrench at 17.

Getting Started

To change the "GAZelle" pads front, you need to subdivide its front part. We attach a hydraulic jack to the frame (because it does not rest against the "beam", since it is too low). Also tear off the wheel bolts. On the posted "front end" finally unscrew them and remove the wheel. For more convenience, twist the steering wheel to the extreme position (for the brake caliper to look out from under the wheel arch). Then, using a key on the 17, remove the bolt that fastens the bracket. We scroll around the second guide finger the body of the bracket. So we will have access to the worn out pads. They can be safely removed without any tools. Then clean the dirt of the ledges of the base and guide grooves, which will rest against the lining. With the help of sliding pliers we press the piston to the bracket. In order for the liquid to leave the cylinder easier, it is possible to open the bleed valve by first putting a silicone or rubber hose of the appropriate diameter onto it. As soon as the working piston of the support has gone into the cylinder, the valve should be closed. Next, put new shoes and put the bracket in place. At installation it is necessary to check up correctness of an arrangement of springs of brake колодок. The bolt of fastening of fingers twists with the moment in 33-38 Nanometers. To do this, use a torque wrench.

Everything, this is the procedure for replacing the front pads of "GAZel" successfully completed. Now you can collect the wheel and go to the next side. The procedure is the same. If you have drained some of the liquid, do not forget to add it to the tank. For "GAZel" it is recommended to use "RosDot" liquid of the fourth class.

note

Changing the front pads of "GAZelle", you should check the condition of the anther of the guide calipers, as well as the protective cover of the working piston. In the presence of cracks or ruptures, the elements must be replaced. They can be taken from the repair kit. Its price is about 450 rubles for the cars of the "Business" series and 960 for the new "Nekstov". Moving your fingers should be easy. If they move hard or hang in one position, the elements must be replaced. After the front pads "GAZELEY Next" or "Business" have been installed, do not immediately begin to move. After starting the engine, pump the system several times. You will feel how the pedal will fall easily into the floor the first 5-7 times. Then the pressure in the system is normalized. After that, you can safely start to operate.

Conclusion

So, we found out how to replace the front pads on the GAZelle car, what are the signs of the malfunction and the price of the new items. The replacement procedure is fairly simple and even beginners can cope with it. All you need is a set of keys and a jack.