How to Change Brakes?

Park on a flat surface and engage the parking brake

Loosen the lug nuts slightly before lifting the vehicle

Lift the vehicle with a jack

Secure the vehicle with jack stands

Remove the wheel

Remove the caliper bolts

Lift the caliper off the rotor

Support the caliper with a hanger or wire

Remove the old brake pads

Remove the caliper bracket if needed

Remove the rotor if replacing it

Install the new rotor if applicable

Clean the new rotor with brake cleaner

Compress the caliper piston with a brake tool

Install the new brake pads

Reinstall the caliper bracket if removed

Reinstall the caliper

Tighten all caliper bolts to specification

Reinstall the wheel

Lower the vehicle

Tighten the lug nuts to specification

Pump the brake pedal until firm

Check brake fluid level

Test the brakes at low speed

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