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Diagram to remove brake pads of 1996 Chevy blazer?

[Image of a 1996 Chevy Blazer with the front wheel removed and the brake caliper exposed]

Step 1: Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.

Step 2: Use a jack to raise the front of the vehicle and support it on jack stands.

Step 3: Remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheels.

Step 4: Locate the brake caliper on the back side of the rotor.

Step 5: Use a C-clamp or a brake caliper tool to compress the brake caliper piston until the brake pads are loose.

Step 6: Remove the two bolts holding the brake caliper in place.

Step 7: Lift the brake caliper off the rotor and place it out of the way.

Step 8: Remove the old brake pads from the caliper.

Step 9: Clean the caliper and the rotor with brake cleaner.

Step 10: Install the new brake pads in the caliper.

Step 11: Reinstall the brake caliper and tighten the bolts.

Step 12: Put the wheel back on the vehicle, put the lug nuts back on, and lower the vehicle.

Step 13: Repeat steps 3-12 for the other front wheel.

Step 14: Test the brakes by applying them several times before driving the vehicle.