How to change Brake Pads

Installing new brake pads can be a little more complicated and may take up to an hour to complete. Here is how it’s done:

1) Brake the lugs on your tires, then use a jack to lift your car.

2) Remove the wheel from your car.

3) Remove the bolts that are attached to the brake calipers so you can slide the brake pads out through the top. Don’t let the calipers hang loosely; secure it using a bungee cord.

4) Slide the old brake pads out and put the new ones in.

5) Using a c-clamp, compress the brake piston to the point where it is easy to put the calipers assembly back over the new brake pads.

6) Replace the bolts once you put the calipers back on. Press your brake pedal a few times to make sure you have good brake pressure.

7) Put your wheel back on and tighten the lug bolts.