Gear and supplies you would like for home improvement Replacing your car brake pads auto repair

If you are interested in  car  upkeep or simply like the  thought of saving  hard earned cash, you will find  that knowing how to complete rear brake pad replacement  is actually a  very helpful skill. Not only will you be willing to  negate the fees   billed by  car mechanics, you can  be confident that   the task   is finished properly. Abiding by several steps will allow you to  complete  the  replacing of the brake pads as a do it yourself project.

Instruments and Materials Needed. Replacement brake pads. Tire iron. C clamp. Socket wrench. Jacks. Jack stands.

Step 1 Prepare. Assemble all the tools and materials that you will need  in advance of  starting  the  task, including the correct  motor vehicle repair. for the vehicle. Remember that it is prudent to undertake rear brake pad  replacing on both of the fittings at the same time  to guarantee even wear. Ascertain that the  hand brake  is set and use a jack to lift the  automobile, which is a necessary part of the preparation  procedure. Firmly position the jack beneath the rear frame of the car in advance of operating the lever to lift it, until you are able to replace it with a jack stand.

Step 2 Gain Access. Withdraw the tire of the vehicle to gain access to the fixtures  that secure  the brake pads. Slot the mouth of the tire iron onto a lug nut and rotate the bar to remove it. Follow this action  for each of the nuts in turn to withdraw  them and set them  apart. Lift and pull the tires off the axle and put them out of the way.

Step 3 Disassembly. Rear brake pad replacement will require the removal of the existing brake pads. Secure the caliper piston with a C clamp, which will allow you to compress it sufficiently to work on thebrake calipersthat hold the brake pads. Remove the bolts that hold the brake caliper in place with the use of a socket wrench, taking care to avoid other components of the braking system, such as the brake hose. Loosen and withdraw each of the bolts in turn. Pull the caliper away from the rotor to get access to the brake pads. Remove both of the brake pads from the caliper. If necessary, use this opportunity to undertake any maintenance required for the rotors or the braking system.

Step 4 Installation. Install the new brake pads onto the  callipers to complete  the rear brake pad  replacing project. Check out that the C clamps are sufficiently tight to ensure the  piston  rests inserted  in the caliper housing,  which is going to give you enough  access  to attach the replacement brake pads. Install the inner brake pad first in advance of following this with the outer one. Make sure that they are both  firmly placed before  going on. Push the brake caliper back into place and return the bolts in advance of  constraining them into place on the rotor. Withdraw the C clamp before making sure that all the components are as they should be. Return the tyre to the axle and  firmly  secure the lug nuts  in advance of test driving the brakes. [l]