I have a 95 buick lesabre that needs new front break pads but a regular jack...

[Katy]

...wont lift the car because of rust? The bottom is all rusted out and when i put it up on a jack it just crumbles underneath and falls. i don't trust it at all...

I don't have a whole lot of money to spend but it looks like the only way i'm going to be able to get them changed is if it goes up on a lift...

does anyone have any ideas on have any ideas on how i can save some money and keep my rotors safe at the same time?

If i do have to go to a repair shop how much do you think it will cost?

I have the pads and the lube stuff... and i dont plan on replacing the rotors.... help?

[BenCosmic]

You can use a Hammer Jack.. Oops that is cool!

[hey_yall]

put a 2x4 on the jack so it touches a bigger area and put jack stands under the control arms to hold it up.

[LeAnne]

Are you using the silly little jack that came with the car? If so, it's no wonder you're having problems.
Rent a floor jack and place it under a frame or solid cross member - jack it up just far enough to get one wheel off at a time and under no circumstance place any of your body parts under the vehicle.

Even with the rental fee (pretty inexpensive in my area for a 2 ton floor jack) you'll make out far better than if you take it to a brake shop.

[DonE]

Floor Jack placed under lower front shock mount beneath A arm.Jack away,their.

[guyg]

Try a floor jack and jack stands

[SeanC]

How bad is it? If it's not bad, have it sanded off and spray some flat black paint on it to stop the rust (I do this with a block sander and cheap paint). If its through the frame, I suggest you buy a cheap car and put the car up for sale, keep in mind, you have to tell the buyer about the rust. A mechanic will buy it for parts or for the engine.