- Ratchet and socket set
- Pry bar
- C-clamp
- Brake pad spreader
- Brake cleaner
- New rear brake pads
- Brake grease
Instructions:
1. Park your car in a safe location and apply the parking brake.
2. Chock the front wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
3. Locate the rear brake calipers.
They are located on the inside of the rear wheels, behind the brake rotors.
4. Remove the wheels.
Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts, then remove the wheels.
5. Remove the brake calipers.
Use a ratchet and socket to remove the two bolts that hold the caliper in place. Then, lift the caliper off the rotor.
6. Inspect the brake pads.
If the pads are worn down to less than 1/4 inch, they need to be replaced.
7. Remove the old brake pads.
Use a pry bar to pry the old brake pads out of the caliper. Be careful not to damage the caliper.
8. Clean the caliper.
Use brake cleaner to clean the caliper and remove any dirt or debris.
9. Apply brake grease to the new brake pads.
This will help to prevent them from squeaking or squealing.
10. Install the new brake pads.
Place the new brake pads into the caliper. Make sure that they are seated properly.
11. Replace the caliper.
Reattach the caliper to the rotor, and then replace the two bolts.
12. Pump the brake pedal.
This will help to seat the new brake pads.
13. Replace the wheels.
Reattach the wheels, and then torque the lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs (130 Nm).
14. Test the brakes.
Apply the brakes several times to make sure that they are working properly.
15. Remove the chocks and drive safely.
