Tools and materials needed:
-Lug wrench
-Floor jack
-Jack stands
-C-clamp or brake caliper tool
-Philips head screwdriver
-Flat head screwdriver
-New brake pads
-Brake cleaner
-Brake grease
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking brake, and chock the front wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels, but do not remove them completely.
3. Use a jack to lift the rear of the vehicle until the tire is off the ground.
4. Place a jack stand under the vehicle for added support.
5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheel.
6. Locate the brake caliper. It is the metal housing that holds the brake pads.
7. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the cotter pin that holds the caliper slide pin in place.
8. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the caliper slide pin bolts.
9. Remove the caliper slide bolts and lift off the caliper.
10. Use a C-clamp or brake caliper tool to compress the brake caliper piston back into the caliper. This will make room for the new brake pads.
11. Remove the old brake pads from the caliper.
12. Clean the caliper and brake rotor with brake cleaner.
13. Apply a thin coat of brake grease to the back of the new brake pads.
14. Install the new brake pads into the caliper.
15. Slide the caliper back over the brake rotor.
16. Replace the caliper bolts and tighten them securely.
17. Replace the cotter pin that holds the caliper slide pin in place.
18. Reinstall the rear wheel.
19. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack stands.
20. Tighten the lug nuts securely.
21. Repeat steps 6-20 for the other rear wheel.
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and add more if necessary. Pump the brake pedal several times before driving to ensure that the brakes are working properly.
