Learn how to remove your old or faded brakes with this video. The 1A mechanics will show you how to replace, prepare, install, and test new front brakes
step 1
:Removing the Wheel
Loosen the 22mm lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
Secure the vehicle on jack stands
Remove the lug nuts
Pull off the wheel
step 2
:Removing the Front Brakes
Remove 19mm bolts from the brake caliper
Pry the brake pads into the caliper with a flat blade screwdriver to push in the pistons
Pull the caliper aside
Pry the brake pads off with a flat blade screwdriver
Remove 18mm bolts from the brake caliper bracket
Pull off the brake caliper bracket
Remove the T30 Torx screw from the rotor
Pull the rotor off
If the rotor will not come off, thread the caliper bolts to the rotor and strike the hub area of the rotor with the ball end of a ball peen hammer
step 3
:Preparing the New Brakes
Clean off surface rust from the hub with a wire brush
Clean the brake pad clips and the mating surface on the caliper bracket with a wire brush
Apply grease to the caliper slides
Apply a thin coat of copper anti-seize to the hub
Clean the rotor with brake parts cleaner
step 4
:Installing the Front Brakes
Slide the rotor on
Tighten the T30 screw to the rotor
Put the bracket back into place
Start the bolts by hand
Tighten the bolts to 170 foot-pounds of torque
Put an old pad in the caliper
Use a large C-clamp and the old pad to push the pistons back
Apply grease to the brake pad tabs
Install the new brake pads into the bracket
Put the caliper on
Thread bolts by hand
Tighten bolts to 74 foot-pounds
step 5
:Reattaching the Wheel
Slide the wheel into place
Start the lug nuts by hand
Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
Lower the vehicle partially to the ground
Tighten the lug nuts to 140 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
Lower the vehicle completely
step 6
:Testing the Brakes
Pump your brakes repeatedly until they feel firm
Test your brakes at 5 miles per hour and then 10 miles per hour
Road test the vehicle
Check the brake fluid level and adjust accordingly
Tools needed
A Piece of Pipe (for leverage)
Socket Extensions
Torque Wrench
Hammer
Pry Bar
18mm Socket
19mm Socket
Brake Parts Cleaner
21mm Socket
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Brake Caliper Hanger
T30 Driver
Center Punch
Brake Caliper Compressor Tool. Single Piston. Screw Style.