Tips And Advices - Change a Car's Disc Brake Pads

Raise your vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the wheels, only after the car is safely secured on the jack stands and the back wheels are blocked. Open the hood of the car and remove the cap to the brake fluid reservoir.

Remove the bolts keeping the caliper secure, and slide it away from the rotor and brake pads.

Remove the bolts or clips securing the brake pads and remove the pads on either side of the rotor. If grooves are found on the rotor, that it is a good indication that the rotor should be replaced.

Locate the piston along the back of the rotor, and use a c-clamp to move the piston in order to accommodate the new brake pads.

Lubricate the back of the new brake pads on the side that will be touching the rotor and attach to the caliper using the bolts or clips. Repeat on the other side of the car.

Replace the cap to the brake fluid reservoir and secure the wheels back on the car before lowering the car to the ground.

Pump the brakes several times until normal pressure returns to the brake pedal.