- Lug wrench
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Socket set
- Ratchet
- Flat-bladed screwdriver
- Safety glasses
- Brake cleaner
- New brake rotors and pads
- C-clamp or brake caliper spreader
Instructions:
1. Prepare the vehicle.
* Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
* Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels, but do not remove them completely.
2. Raise the vehicle.
* Use the floor jack to raise the rear of the vehicle until the tires are off the ground.
* Place the jack stands under the frame of the vehicle to support it.
* Make sure the vehicle is stable before proceeding.
3. Remove the rear wheels.
* Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheels.
4. Unbolt the brake caliper bracket.
* Remove the two bolts that hold the brake caliper bracket in place.
* Gently pry the caliper bracket off with the flat-bladed screwdriver.
* Be careful not to damage the brake line or the caliper.
5. Remove the old brake pads and rotors.
* Take the old brake pads out of the caliper.
* Remove the old rotors from the wheel hubs.
* Inspect the rotors and pads for wear and tear.
* If necessary, replace the rotors and pads.
6. Install the new brake pads and rotors.
* Slide the new brake pads into the caliper.
* Place the new rotors on the wheel hubs.
* Bolt the brake caliper bracket back in place.
7. Reinstall the rear wheels.
* Put the rear wheels back on the vehicle.
* Tighten the lug nuts until they are snug.
8. Lower the vehicle.
* Use the floor jack to lower the rear of the vehicle until it is on the ground.
* Remove the jack stands.
9. Test the brakes.
* Pump the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
* Take the vehicle for a test drive and check that the brakes are working properly.
