- Brake caliper wind-back tool
- C-clamp
- Socket wrench set
- Jack and jack stands
Instructions:
1. Park your car on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel affected by the seized caliper with the socket wrench set.
3. Raise your vehicle using the jack and support it securely on the jack stands.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the tire
5. Locate the brake caliper. It will be attached to the wheel hub with two bolts.
6. Use the socket wrench to remove the bolts holding the brake caliper in place.
7. Gently pull the caliper away from the rotor. Be careful not to let the caliper hang by the brake line. You may need to remove the caliper mounting bracket to access the bolts attaching the caliper to the bracket.
8. Use the C-clamp to compress the brake caliper piston back into the caliper. Turn the tool clockwise until the piston is fully retracted.
9. Carefully slide the brake caliper back over the rotor. Make sure the piston is properly seated in the caliper bore.
10. Replace the caliper mounting bracket, if removed, and install the bolts to hold the caliper in place.
11. Reattach the tire to the car, making sure the tire is securely fastened with the lug nuts.
12. Remove the jack stands, lower the car, and engage the parking brake to set the rear brake pads
13. Slowly depress the brake pedal several times to ensure the new brakes are functioning properly.
Tips:
- If the brake caliper piston is difficult to compress, you can try using a penetrating oil to loosen it up.
- If the brake caliper is not completely compressed, the brake pads will not be able to make contact with the rotor, which could cause the brakes to fail.
- It is important to make sure that the brake fluid level is full before driving your car after replacing the brake pads.
