- Lug wrench
- Floor jack and jack stands
- Pliers
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Wire brush
- Brake grease
- New brake pads
- C-clamp
Procedure:
1. Park the truck on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels, but don't remove them.
3. Use a jack and jack stands to raise the front end of the truck until the wheels are off the ground.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheels.
5. Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the caliper retaining pin out of the caliper.
6. Remove the caliper and hang it out of the way using a piece of wire.
7. Use a wire brush to clean the brake rotor.
8. Apply a small amount of brake grease to the back of the new brake pads.
9. Position the new brake pads in the caliper.
10. Reinstall the caliper and caliper retaining pin.
11. Repeat steps 5-11 on the other side of the truck.
12. Install the wheels and lug nuts.
13. Lower the truck and remove the jack stands.
14. Test the brakes by pressing the brake pedal firmly several times.
Tips:
- Make sure the parking brake is engaged before you start working on the brakes.
- Be careful not to damage the brake rotor when cleaning it.
- Apply only a small amount of brake grease to the back of the new brake pads.
- If the brake pedal feels spongy after you have installed the new brake pads, you may need to bleed the brakes.
