Tools: 1. C-Clamp 2. Flat Head Screwdriver 3. Jack Stand Set 4. 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet 5. Combination Wrench Set 6. Tire Iron 7. Socket Set 8. 1/4 in. Drive Torque Wrench 9. Dial Indicator
Supplies: 1. Brake Cleaner 2. Brake Lubricant
Steps: Step 1 Secure your vehicle on a level surface, making sure your car will not roll or lean too much when jacked up. o Tip: Safety Tip:Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or safety shoes.
Step 2 Remove the cap from the brake master cylinder. Using a turkey baster, remove a quarter of the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Lift up the front of your vehicle using a floor jack. o Tip: Using an aftermarket floor jack, instead of the original equipment (OE) jack, can make the job easier and safer. Verify the condition of the floor jack before use.
Step 3 Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. The pinch welds and the frame are the two best locations. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working. o Tip: Try to find a flat, level, and strong surface to put the jack stands.
Step 4 Remove the front wheels by removing the lugs nuts that are holding them on. To do this you will need to find the correct size socket and large ratchet or tire iron and turn them counter clockwise. If your vehicle is equipped with hub caps (plastic covers over the wheels), these will need to be removed to access the lug nuts. o Tip: It is a good idea to try and break the lug nuts free before you jack the wheels off the ground. This way they you will not spin the front wheels or put stress on the transaxle. o Tip: Lug nuts fasten the wheel to the hub and may be on very tight. To gain more leverage, use a breaker bar to loosen the nuts.
Step 5 Inspect the brake rotors for scoring, grooves, cracks and discoloration.
Step 6 Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts.
Step 7 Slide the brake caliper off of the brake rotor. o Tip: If the brake rotors are worn and there is a big lip preventing the brake caliper from sliding off easily, gently pry one pad back into the brake caliper to clear the lip and make removal easier.
Step 8 Support the brake caliper up and away from the working area. Make sure you do not kink or pinch any brake lines. Do not disconnect the brake line. o Tip: Use a bungee cord to secure the brake caliper out of the way and hang it on the suspension spring.
Step 9 Remove the brake pads from brake caliper.
Step 10 Compress caliper piston using a C-clamp.
Step 11 Install the new brake pads in the brake caliper.
Step 12 Reinstall the brake caliper.
Step 13 Torque the brake caliper mounting bolts to manufacturer’s specifications. Repeat for other side.
Step 14 Install wheels and torque to manufacturer’s specifications.
Step 15 Refill the brake fluid in the brake master cylinder and reinstall the cap.
Step 16 Road test vehicle, break in new pads.
o Tip: To break in pads and rotors refer to manufacturers recommendations. Some companies have different procedures for pad and rotor break in.
How to Replace a Brake Disc (Rotor) Parts: 1. Brake Disc
Tools: 1. Combination Wrench Set 2. 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet 3. Jack Stand Set 4. Flat Head Screwdriver 5. C-Clamp 6. Dial Indicator 7. 1/4 in. Drive Torque Wrench 8. Socket Set 9. Tire Iron
Supplies: 1. Brake Cleaner
Steps: Step 1 Park your vehicle on a solid level surface. Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels. o Tip: Safety Tip:Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or safety shoes.
Step 2 Remove the front wheel hub caps if applicable. Using a tire iron, break loose the front wheel lug nuts but do not remove. o Tip: Lug nuts fasten the wheel to the hub and may be on very tight. To gain more leverage, use a breaker bar to loosen the nuts.
Step 3 Using a floor jack, lift up the front of your vehicle. o Tip: Using an aftermarket floor jack, instead of the original equipment (OE) jack, can make the job easier and safer. Verify the condition of the floor jack before use.
Step 4 Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. The pinch welds or the frame rails are the two best locations. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working.
Step 5 Remove the front wheel lug nuts. Remove the front wheels and set them aside.
Step 6 Locate the brake caliper. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts or pins.
Step 7 Swivel the caliper up and away from the brake disc. Secure the caliper to the coil spring with a bungee cord. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose. Do not disconnect the brake hose.
Step 8 Follow the steps below to remove a brake disc and hub assembly: • Remove the dust cap by using channelocks to work it back and forth • Remove the cotter pin and then the retaining ring/lock • Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut and washer • Slide the disc assembly off the spindle • Remove the outer wheel bearing • Remove the inner wheel bearing and grease seal
o Tip: To remove the inner bearing and grease seal, thread the hub nut on and pull the rotor hard and down. This will leave the inner wheel bearing and seal resting on the spindle. If you have a hat style rotor with fixed hub bearings, these will require a press to remove the bearing from the hub. o Tip: If you are not replacing the wheel bearings, make sure you store them in a plastic bag to prevent any dirt from getting into the grease. We recommend replacing the seals as they are one time use only.
Step 9 Coat the inside of the new disc hub with grease. Clean the disc surface with brake clean. Pack the inner wheel bearing with grease and install it into the inner side of the brake disc hub. Install a new grease seal. o Tip: Make sure to repack the bearings with high temperature wheel bearing grease.
Step 10 Slide your new brake disc assembly onto the spindle. Repack grease on the outer wheel bearing and install.
Step 11 Install the wheel bearing assembly washer and nut.
Step 12 Adjust the wheel bearing free play.
Step 13 Install the nut retainer.
Step 14 Install a new cotter pin. o Tip: Always replace the cotter pin after removing. Bending and straightening the same pin will weaken it.
Step 15 Install the wheel bearing dust cap.
Step 16 Remove the break caliper from your hanging spot and slide it back over the brake disc, position it so that the bolts can be reinstalled.
Step 17 Tighten the caliper bolts or pins. Reinstall any rubber boots if applicable.
Step 18 Repeat steps 5 through 17 for the other side.
Step 19 Install the front wheels. Snug down the wheel lug nuts.
Step 20 Remove jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Torque the wheel lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications in a star pattern.
Step 21 Verify that you have a solid brake pedal.
Hope helps (remember rated and comment this). How to Replace a Brake Disc (Rotor) Parts: 1. Brake Disc
Tools: 1. Combination Wrench Set 2. 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet 3. Jack Stand Set 4. Flat Head Screwdriver 5. C-Clamp 6. Dial Indicator 7. 1/4 in. Drive Torque Wrench 8. Socket Set 9. Tire Iron
Supplies: 1. Brake Cleaner
Steps: Step 1 Park your vehicle on a solid level surface. Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels. o Tip: Safety Tip:Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or safety shoes.
Step 2 Remove the front wheel hub caps if applicable. Using a tire iron, break loose the front wheel lug nuts but do not remove. o Tip: Lug nuts fasten the wheel to the hub and may be on very tight. To gain more leverage, use a breaker bar to loosen the nuts.
Step 3 Using a floor jack, lift up the front of your vehicle. o Tip: Using an aftermarket floor jack, instead of the original equipment (OE) jack, can make the job easier and safer. Verify the condition of the floor jack before use.
Step 4 Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. The pinch welds or the frame rails are the two best locations. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working.
Step 5 Remove the front wheel lug nuts. Remove the front wheels and set them aside.
Step 6 Locate the brake caliper. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts or pins.
Step 7 Swivel the caliper up and away from the brake disc. Secure the caliper to the coil spring with a bungee cord. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose. Do not disconnect the brake hose.
Step 8 Follow the steps below to remove a brake disc and hub assembly: • Remove the dust cap by using channelocks to work it back and forth • Remove the cotter pin and then the retaining ring/lock • Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut and washer • Slide the disc assembly off the spindle • Remove the outer wheel bearing • Remove the inner wheel bearing and grease seal
o Tip: To remove the inner bearing and grease seal, thread the hub nut on and pull the rotor hard and down. This will leave the inner wheel bearing and seal resting on the spindle. If you have a hat style rotor with fixed hub bearings, these will require a press to remove the bearing from the hub. o Tip: If you are not replacing the wheel bearings, make sure you store them in a plastic bag to prevent any dirt from getting into the grease. We recommend replacing the seals as they are one time use only.
Step 9 Coat the inside of the new disc hub with grease. Clean the disc surface with brake clean. Pack the inner wheel bearing with grease and install it into the inner side of the brake disc hub. Install a new grease seal. o Tip: Make sure to repack the bearings with high temperature wheel bearing grease.
Step 10 Slide your new brake disc assembly onto the spindle. Repack grease on the outer wheel bearing and install.
Step 11 Install the wheel bearing assembly washer and nut.
Step 12 Adjust the wheel bearing free play.
Step 13 Install the nut retainer.
Step 14 Install a new cotter pin. o Tip: Always replace the cotter pin after removing. Bending and straightening the same pin will weaken it.
Step 15 Install the wheel bearing dust cap.
Step 16 Remove the break caliper from your hanging spot and slide it back over the brake disc, position it so that the bolts can be reinstalled.
Step 17 Tighten the caliper bolts or pins. Reinstall any rubber boots if applicable.
Step 18 Repeat steps 5 through 17 for the other side.
Step 19 Install the front wheels. Snug down the wheel lug nuts.
Step 20 Remove jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Torque the wheel lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications in a star pattern.
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How to Replace Brake Pads
Parts:
1. Brake Pad Set
Tools:
1. C-Clamp
2. Flat Head Screwdriver
3. Jack Stand Set
4. 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet
5. Combination Wrench Set
6. Tire Iron
7. Socket Set
8. 1/4 in. Drive Torque Wrench
9. Dial Indicator
Supplies:
1. Brake Cleaner
2. Brake Lubricant
Steps:
Step 1 Secure your vehicle on a level surface, making sure your car will not roll or lean too much when jacked up.
o Tip: Safety Tip:Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or safety shoes.
Step 2 Remove the cap from the brake master cylinder. Using a turkey baster, remove a quarter of the brake fluid from the master cylinder. Lift up the front of your vehicle using a floor jack.
o Tip: Using an aftermarket floor jack, instead of the original equipment (OE) jack, can make the job easier and safer. Verify the condition of the floor jack before use.
Step 3 Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. The pinch welds and the frame are the two best locations. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working.
o Tip: Try to find a flat, level, and strong surface to put the jack stands.
Step 4 Remove the front wheels by removing the lugs nuts that are holding them on. To do this you will need to find the correct size socket and large ratchet or tire iron and turn them counter clockwise. If your vehicle is equipped with hub caps (plastic covers over the wheels), these will need to be removed to access the lug nuts.
o Tip: It is a good idea to try and break the lug nuts free before you jack the wheels off the ground. This way they you will not spin the front wheels or put stress on the transaxle.
o Tip: Lug nuts fasten the wheel to the hub and may be on very tight. To gain more leverage, use a breaker bar to loosen the nuts.
Step 5 Inspect the brake rotors for scoring, grooves, cracks and discoloration.
Step 6 Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts.
Step 7 Slide the brake caliper off of the brake rotor.
o Tip: If the brake rotors are worn and there is a big lip preventing the brake caliper from sliding off easily, gently pry one pad back into the brake caliper to clear the lip and make removal easier.
Step 8 Support the brake caliper up and away from the working area. Make sure you do not kink or pinch any brake lines. Do not disconnect the brake line.
o Tip: Use a bungee cord to secure the brake caliper out of the way and hang it on the suspension spring.
Step 9 Remove the brake pads from brake caliper.
Step 10 Compress caliper piston using a C-clamp.
Step 11 Install the new brake pads in the brake caliper.
Step 12 Reinstall the brake caliper.
Step 13 Torque the brake caliper mounting bolts to manufacturer’s specifications. Repeat for other side.
Step 14 Install wheels and torque to manufacturer’s specifications.
Step 15 Refill the brake fluid in the brake master cylinder and reinstall the cap.
Step 16 Road test vehicle, break in new pads.
o Tip: To break in pads and rotors refer to manufacturers recommendations. Some companies have different procedures for pad and rotor break in.
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How to Replace a Brake Disc (Rotor)
Parts:
1. Brake Disc
Tools:
1. Combination Wrench Set
2. 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet
3. Jack Stand Set
4. Flat Head Screwdriver
5. C-Clamp
6. Dial Indicator
7. 1/4 in. Drive Torque Wrench
8. Socket Set
9. Tire Iron
Supplies:
1. Brake Cleaner
Steps:
Step 1 Park your vehicle on a solid level surface. Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels.
o Tip: Safety Tip:Always wear safety glasses when working on your vehicle. Wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary, for example latex gloves or safety shoes.
Step 2 Remove the front wheel hub caps if applicable. Using a tire iron, break loose the front wheel lug nuts but do not remove.
o Tip: Lug nuts fasten the wheel to the hub and may be on very tight. To gain more leverage, use a breaker bar to loosen the nuts.
Step 3 Using a floor jack, lift up the front of your vehicle.
o Tip: Using an aftermarket floor jack, instead of the original equipment (OE) jack, can make the job easier and safer. Verify the condition of the floor jack before use.
Step 4 Secure the vehicle with jack stands on both sides for safety before starting any work. The pinch welds or the frame rails are the two best locations. Do not rely on the jack to hold the vehicle up while working.
Step 5 Remove the front wheel lug nuts. Remove the front wheels and set them aside.
Step 6 Locate the brake caliper. Remove the brake caliper mounting bolts or pins.
Step 7 Swivel the caliper up and away from the brake disc. Secure the caliper to the coil spring with a bungee cord. Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose. Do not disconnect the brake hose.
Step 8 Follow the steps below to remove a brake disc and hub assembly:
• Remove the dust cap by using channelocks to work it back and forth
• Remove the cotter pin and then the retaining ring/lock
• Remove the wheel bearing adjusting nut and washer
• Slide the disc assembly off the spindle
• Remove the outer wheel bearing
• Remove the inner wheel bearing and grease seal
o Tip: To remove the inner bearing and grease seal, thread the hub nut on and pull the rotor hard and down. This will leave the inner wheel bearing and seal resting on the spindle. If you have a hat style rotor with fixed hub bearings, these will require a press to remove the bearing from the hub.
o Tip: If you are not replacing the wheel bearings, make sure you store them in a plastic bag to prevent any dirt from getting into the grease. We recommend replacing the seals as they are one time use only.
Step 9 Coat the inside of the new disc hub with grease. Clean the disc surface with brake clean. Pack the inner wheel bearing with grease and install it into the inner side of the brake disc hub. Install a new grease seal.
o Tip: Make sure to repack the bearings with high temperature wheel bearing grease.
Step 10 Slide your new brake disc assembly onto the spindle. Repack grease on the outer wheel bearing and install.
Step 11 Install the wheel bearing assembly washer and nut.
Step 12 Adjust the wheel bearing free play.
Step 13 Install the nut retainer.
Step 14 Install a new cotter pin.
o Tip: Always replace the cotter pin after removing. Bending and straightening the same pin will weaken it.
Step 15 Install the wheel bearing dust cap.
Step 16 Remove the break caliper from your hanging spot and slide it back over the brake disc, position it so that the bolts can be reinstalled.
Step 17 Tighten the caliper bolts or pins. Reinstall any rubber boots if applicable.
Step 18 Repeat steps 5 through 17 for the other side.
Step 19 Install the front wheels. Snug down the wheel lug nuts.
Step 20 Remove jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Torque the wheel lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications in a star pattern.
Step 21 Verify that you have a solid brake pedal.
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