* Jack
* Jack stands
* Lug wrench
* Socket set
* Phillips screwdriver
* Flathead screwdriver
* Caliper grease
* Brake fluid
Instructions
1. Park your car in a safe location and turn off the engine.
2. Engage the parking brake.
3. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel you are going to work on, but do not remove them completely.
4. Jack up the car until the tire you are working on is off the ground.
5. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
6. Remove the two bolts holding the caliper in place.
7. Pull the caliper off the rotor and hang it up out of the way with a bungee cord.
8. Inspect the brake pads and rotors for wear. If the pads are worn down to less than 1/4 inch or the rotors are scored or grooved, they will need to be replaced.
9. If the brake pads and rotors are still good, clean them off with a wire brush.
10. Apply a thin coat of caliper grease to the backs of the new brake pads.
11. Install the new brake pads in the caliper.
12. Slide the caliper back over the rotor and install the bolts.
13. Torque the bolts to the specified setting.
14. Reinstall the wheel and lug nuts.
15. Lower the car and remove the jack stands.
16. Repeat steps 3-15 for the other wheel.
17. Test the brakes by pumping the brake pedal a few times. The pedal should feel firm and not spongy.
18. If the brake pedal feels soft or spongy, you may need to bleed the brakes.
Disclaimer: Always refer to your vehicle owner's manual for specific instructions regarding the changing of brakes on your 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx.
