1998 Saturn Question: My front end rotors have completely worn down, need
replacing. I'm just wondering if this is a job i can do myself? I was told when
replacing rotors there special machinery to get them off. Is this true? Also
can i maybe get a ball park price to take it in to a mechanic to replace them?
Thanks for your time
Answer: No real special tools required to do this front b rakes repair on your
Saturn. Just basic mechanics tools. You would need get the front of the car
up in the air and support with jack stands. Remove wheels. Remove the
calipers. Compress the caliper pistons. Then pound the rotor off with a
hammer, since it will most likely be rusted on. Rotors can be purchased at
your local parts store for about $25 each. New pads can range from $25 to
$55. If you do it yourself, be sure to pump the brake pedal when you are
done before backing out or the pistons in the calipers will not contact rotors
on the first apply or two, and the car will not stop. To have this done at a
shop would cost about 2 hours labor, plus the cost of parts- which would be
higher due to a mark up of the cost. Most places may also try to sell you new
calipers, since this may have caused the rotors to be damaged this much.
replacing. I'm just wondering if this is a job i can do myself? I was told when
replacing rotors there special machinery to get them off. Is this true? Also
can i maybe get a ball park price to take it in to a mechanic to replace them?
Thanks for your time
Answer: No real special tools required to do this front b rakes repair on your
Saturn. Just basic mechanics tools. You would need get the front of the car
up in the air and support with jack stands. Remove wheels. Remove the
calipers. Compress the caliper pistons. Then pound the rotor off with a
hammer, since it will most likely be rusted on. Rotors can be purchased at
your local parts store for about $25 each. New pads can range from $25 to
$55. If you do it yourself, be sure to pump the brake pedal when you are
done before backing out or the pistons in the calipers will not contact rotors
on the first apply or two, and the car will not stop. To have this done at a
shop would cost about 2 hours labor, plus the cost of parts- which would be
higher due to a mark up of the cost. Most places may also try to sell you new
calipers, since this may have caused the rotors to be damaged this much.
1997 Saturn SL1
Computer codes = P0341
Question = i have a fast idle and it won't idle down. What causes this problem?
Thanks Ben.
Computer codes = P0341
Question = i have a fast idle and it won't idle down. What causes this problem?
Thanks Ben.
Answer: Code P0341 is a Cam Position Sensor
code. This engine does not have a cam sensor
though. It calculates cam position from the #4
ignition coil firing timing. A common cause for this is
corroded ignition coil bolts. This causes a bad
ground condition and erratic signal. Remove the
ignition coil bolts, clean them, and apply a little
di-electric grease, then clear the code. This code
will not cause a high idle. Common problems on this
Saturn are intake manifold gaskets leaking vacuum,
dried out and cracked PCV valve hose, or possibly
carbon in the throttle. Check for vacuum leaks first
as this is most common. Another possibility is a bad
coolant temperature sensor. Disconnect the
electrical plug and look for corrosion. If there is,
replace the temp sensor and connector harness.
code. This engine does not have a cam sensor
though. It calculates cam position from the #4
ignition coil firing timing. A common cause for this is
corroded ignition coil bolts. This causes a bad
ground condition and erratic signal. Remove the
ignition coil bolts, clean them, and apply a little
di-electric grease, then clear the code. This code
will not cause a high idle. Common problems on this
Saturn are intake manifold gaskets leaking vacuum,
dried out and cracked PCV valve hose, or possibly
carbon in the throttle. Check for vacuum leaks first
as this is most common. Another possibility is a bad
coolant temperature sensor. Disconnect the
electrical plug and look for corrosion. If there is,
replace the temp sensor and connector harness.
