How To Change The Brakes?

Park on a flat surface and engage the parking brake

Loosen the lug nuts slightly before lifting the vehicle

Jack up the vehicle and secure it with jack stands

Remove the wheel

Remove the caliper bolts

Lift off the caliper and support it without stressing the brake hose

Remove the old brake pads

Remove the caliper bracket if needed

Remove the old rotor if replacing it

Install the new rotor if applicable

Clean the new parts and contact surfaces with brake cleaner

Reinstall the caliper bracket if removed

Install the new brake pads

Compress the caliper piston with a brake tool

Reinstall the caliper over the pads

Tighten the caliper bolts to the proper specification

Reinstall the wheel

Lower the vehicle

Tighten the lug nuts to the proper specification

Repeat on the remaining wheels as needed

Pump the brake pedal until it feels firm

Check the brake fluid level

Test the brakes at low speed before normal driving

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