- New brake pads
- Brake caliper grease
- C-clamp
- Socket wrench
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Instructions:
1. Jack Up the Truck
Park your truck on a flat surface. Engage the parking brake. Chock the wheels behind the front tires to prevent the truck from rolling. Use a jack to raise the front end of the truck off the ground. Place jack stands under the truck frame to support it.
2. Remove the Lug Nuts
Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels with a socket wrench. Do not remove the lug nuts completely.
3. Remove the Wheels
Finish removing the lug nuts and take off the wheels.
4. Locate the Brake Caliper
The brake caliper is the part of the brake that holds the brake pads in place. It's located on the back of the wheel hub.
5. Remove the Caliper Bolts
Use a socket wrench to remove the two bolts that hold the brake caliper in place.
6. Remove the Caliper
Lift the caliper off the rotor. Be careful not to let the caliper hang by the brake line.
7. Remove the Old Brake Pads
The brake pads are located on the inside of the caliper. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the old brake pads out of the caliper.
8. Clean the Caliper
Use a wire brush to clean the caliper. Remove any dirt, debris, or rust.
9. Apply Caliper Grease
Apply a thin coat of caliper grease to the caliper. This will help to prevent the brake pads from sticking.
10. Install the New Brake Pads
Put the new brake pads into the caliper. Make sure that the pads are seated correctly.
11. Reinstall the Caliper
Put the caliper back onto the rotor. Insert the caliper bolts and tighten them with a socket wrench.
12. Reinstall the Wheels
Put the wheels back on the truck and tighten the lug nuts. Lower the truck using the jack.
13. Test the Brakes
Start the truck and press on the brake pedal. The pedal should feel firm and the truck should stop quickly and smoothly.
14. Test Drive
Take the truck for a test drive. Listen for any unusual noises or vibrations. Make sure that the brakes are working properly.
