- 1). Support the front of your vehicle on jack stands to change the front brake pads or the back of the vehicle to change the back brake pads. Use a tire iron to remove the lug nuts. Pull the wheel off and set aside. Drain some of the brake fluid out of the master cylinder reservoir to prevent overflow of fluid.
- 2). Pull on the brake calipers from behind to seat the piston into the bolt and then loosen and remove the two caliper mounting bolts with a socket wrench. Next, remove the whole caliper assembly and place aside but do not allow the brake fluid line to become detached.
- 3). Life the brake pads out and remove the following remaining components using a pair of pliers: anti-squeal shims, springs, pad wear indicators and pad support plates.
- 4). Inspect the other brake components for damage, including the rotors, calipers and pistons. Reinstall the pad support plates and wear indicators (with the arrow going in the direction of rotation). Reinstall the pad assemblies and two anti-squeal springs. Reposition the caliper over with a C-clamp by slightly pushing into the bore. Reinstall the caliper mounting bolts by tightening to 25 ft. lbs. using a torque wrench.
- 5). Replace the wheel and lug nuts. Tighten the nuts with a tire iron using a star pattern to ensure even tightening. Lower the vehicle off of the jack stands and refill the system with brake fluid. Pump the brake pad several times prior to starting the vehicle to ensure all air is out of the system and the pads are seated against the rotors.
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