* Jack and jack stands
* Lug wrench
* Socket set
* Brake caliper bolts (usually 15 mm)
* Brake caliper bracket bolts (usually 18 mm)
* Brake pads
* Brake rotors (if needed)
* Brake grease
* C-clamp
* Funnel
* Brake fluid
* Safety glasses
* Gloves
Instructions:
1. Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine. Engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheels that you will be working on. Do not remove the lug nuts completely.
3. Jack up your car and place it on jack stands. Make sure that the jack stands are positioned securely under the car.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheels.
5. Locate the brake caliper. It is the metal housing that is attached to the wheel hub.
6. Use a C-clamp to compress the brake caliper piston. This will allow you to remove the brake pads.
7. Remove the two bolts that hold the brake caliper bracket in place.
8. Remove the brake caliper and set it aside.
9. Inspect the brake pads. If the pads are worn out, replace them with new ones.
10. Inspect the brake rotors. If the rotors are warped or damaged, replace them with new ones.
11. Apply a small amount of brake grease to the back of the brake pads. This will help to prevent them from squeaking.
12. Install the new brake pads and brake caliper.
13. Reinstall the brake caliper bracket bolts.
14. Reinstall the wheels and lug nuts.
15. Lower your car off the jack stands.
16. Test the brakes. Make sure that the brakes work properly before driving your car.
Bleeding the Brakes
After you have installed new brakes, you will need to bleed the brakes to remove any air from the brake lines. To bleed the brakes, follow these steps:
1. Open the brake fluid reservoir cap.
2. Use a funnel to add brake fluid to the reservoir until the fluid level is between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks.
3. Have a helper pump the brake pedal several times.
4. While your helper is holding the brake pedal down, open the bleeder screw on the caliper until you see a stream of brake fluid come out.
5. Close the bleeder screw.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 until all of the air has been removed from the brake lines.
Note: It is important to bleed the brakes in the correct order, which is:
* Right rear caliper
* Left rear caliper
* Right front caliper
* Left front caliper
