How To Replace Brake Pad And Rotor.

Tools and Supplies Needed

Socket set
Wrench set
Screw driver set
Replacement pads and rotors
Shop towels
Brake grease
Hammer
Hydraulic jack
Jack stands
Protective gloves and eye wear.

Step 1
After the vehicle is safely lifted into the air, remove the lug nut covers.

Step 2 - Once the lug nut cover is removed, a lug wrench or socket can be used can loosen the wheel lugs.

Step 3 - Next, loosen and remove the wheel lug nuts. (Note: If air impact wrench is not used, loosen the lug nuts one turn while the vehicle is still on the ground.)

Step 4 - Then, grasp the tire and lift from wheel studs and axle flange.

Step 5 - Using a pair of dikes remove the rotor retainer clip which is used in initial assembly and will not be reinstalled.

Step 6 - Next, use a socket to remove both upper and lower caliper mounting bolts. Use a wrench if necessary to secure the slide.

Step 7 - Once both upper and lower bolts are removed, grasp the caliper and lift it from the brake pads, the fit can be a little tight. Secure the caliper away from work area, do not allow the caliper be supported from the brake line.

Step 8 - Next, use a small screwdriver to pry the brake pads from the caliper bracket.

Step 9 - After the caliper is secure, loosen and remove both upper and lower caliper bracket bolts.

Step 10 - Once both caliper bracket bolts have been removed, grasp the caliper mounting bracket and lift it from the axle. Inspect the caliper slides on the bracket and add a small amount of brake grease to lubricate.

Step 11 - Next, use a hammer and strike the rotor near the edge of the axle flange, this will force the rotor free.

Step 12 - After the rotor has been loosened, grasp it using both hands to remove. (Note: brake rotors can be heavy.)

Step 13 - Match the old rotor to the new one, then clean the brake surfaces using brake cleaner.

Step 14 - Then reinstall the rotor after cleaning the axle flange surface using a shop towel.

Step 15 - Install an old brake pad as a buffer between the tool and the caliper piston(s). Using a large "C" clamp or channel locks move the piston(s) inward until fully retracted. If a brake caliper utilizes a parking brake mechanism, a caliper reset tool is needed.

Step 16 - Once the caliper has been retracted, insert the caliper mounting bracket over the rotor.

Step 17 - After fitting the caliper bracket into place, insert the mounting bolts and tighten.

Step 18 - Next, remove worn pad stabilizer clips from the caliper mounting bracket using a small screwdriver.

Step 19 - After removing both upper and lower clips, install new clips, premium brake pad sets include these clips.

Step 20 - Then, remove the brake pads from the box and match to the worn pads to ensure proper fit.

Step 21 - Install new brake pads into the caliper bracket while keeping the stabilizer clips in place.

Step 22 - Some brake calipers utilize a pressure clip which should be replaced if provided or damaged, these clips help hold the brake pads securely while not in use.

Step 23 - Next, install the brake caliper onto the brake pads, while retracting the brake caliper slides.

Step 24 - Once the caliper is in place, reinsert the caliper mounting bolts and tighten securely.

Step 25 - After the caliper mounting bolts are securely fastened, lift the tire into place.

Step 26 - Then, install lug nuts while checking thread quality, never lubricate lug nuts.

Step 27 - After install all lug nuts onto the wheel studs, tighten lugs evenly in star pattern to manufactures specifications. 

Step 28 - Once the lug nuts are tight, reinstall the lug nut cover.

Step 29 - Tighten lug nut cover into place.

Step 30 - Slowly press the brake pedal down, then, slowly allow the pedal to return to its original position. This will bring the brake pads to the rotor, initiating contact.

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