- Jack and jack stands, Chocks
- 17mm socket
- 13mm socket
- Ratchet
- Breaker bar
- Flathead screwdriver
- C-clamp
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Instructions:
1. Prepare your car. Park your car on a level surface and apply the parking brake. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down. Engage the emergency brake. Chock the rear of the vehicle. Jack up the front of your car and place the jack stands under the pinch welds.
2. Remove the wheels. Use a 17mm socket and ratchet to loosen and remove the lug nuts on one of the front wheels. Remove the lug nuts completely. Remove the wheel from the vehicle. Repeat these steps for the other front wheel.
3. Remove the caliper. Use a 13mm socket and ratchet to remove the two caliper bolts. Pull the caliper off the rotor. Be careful not to damage the brake line. Hang the caliper from the upper control arm with some mechanic's wire or zip ties.
4. Remove the brake pads. Slide the old brake pads out of the caliper bracket. Inspect the caliper bracket for any damage or wear. If there is any damage, you will need to replace the caliper bracket.
5. Install the new brake pads. Slide the new brake pads into the caliper bracket. Make sure that the pads are seated properly in the bracket.
6. Install the caliper. Slide the caliper over the new brake pads and install the caliper bolts. Hand-tighten the bolts first, and then tighten them to 25 ft-lbs with a torque wrench.
7. Install the wheel. Place the wheel on the vehicle. Install the lug nuts and hand-tighten them. Lower the car until it is just touching the ground. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to 90 ft-lbs using a torque wrench.
8. Test the brakes. Pump the brake pedal a few times to test the brakes. The pedal should feel firm and responsive. Take your car for a test drive to make sure the brakes are working properly.
Tips:
* Be careful not to damage the brake line when removing the caliper.
* Inspect the caliber for damage or corrosion.
* Make sure to use new brake pads and rotors when replacing the brakes.
* Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern to ensure that the wheel is evenly seated.
* Test the brakes before driving the car.
