- Flathead screwdriver
- 13mm wrench
- 15mm wrench
- C-clamp
- Brake fluid
- Brake cleaner
- New brake pads
Instructions:
Step 1: Park your vehicle on a level surface and turn off the engine.
Step 2: Chock the front wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Step 3: Jack up the rear of the vehicle and place jack stands under the rear axle to support the vehicle.
Step 4: Remove the rear wheels.
Step 5: Use a flathead screwdriver to pry off the dust cover from the rear brake caliper.
Step 6: Use a 13mm wrench to loosen the two caliper bolts.
Step 7: Once the caliper bolts are loose, remove them and take off the caliper.
Step 8: Inspect the brake pads. If they are worn down to less than 1/4 inch, they need to be replaced.
Step 9: If the brake pads need to be replaced, use a C-clamp to compress the piston in the caliper.
Step 10: Insert the new brake pads into the caliper.
Step 11: Reinstall the caliper and the caliper bolts. Tighten the caliper bolts to the specified torque.
Step 12: Reinstall the dust cover.
Step 13: Repeat steps 5-12 on the other side of the vehicle.
Step 14: Top up the brake fluid reservoir with new brake fluid.
Step 15: Test the brakes before driving the vehicle.
