Brake calipers rely on a hydraulic operation to compress the brake pads against the rotor.
Brake pads are a dominant Element of CD brakes. Over extent, they wear down and desire replacement. Whether you see the brakes and indication that the pads are worn down to less than 1/4 inch in thickness, it is vital that you practise arrangements for fresh pads to be installed. Excessively worn pads may govern to the brake rotors career irrevocably damaged. In course to remove the pads from the caliper, your beginning donkeywork is to lift the vehicle using a van jack and remove the turn.
Instructions
Stare at how they're positioned and what's holding them in place. Many brake pads are simply held in by clips. Others are held in place by small bolts. Also note if there are any shims (thin metal plates) attached to the pads.
2. Rangy in and scrutinize on the back side of the caliper. Most vehicles Testament accept two mounting bolts that attach the caliper to the rotor meeting. One mounting bolt Testament be on top of the caliper, the other on the backside.
3. Loosen and remove the backside mounting bolt. You'll longing to handle the Correct wrench or socket in circuit to remove the bolt. With the backside bolt removed, jab pulling the caliper up and absent from the rotor. For some vehicles, the caliper Testament pivot on the top bolt. If the caliper won't budge, you will need to remove the top bolt besides and pull the entire caliper off of the rotor. If you must remove both bolts, hold on to the caliper. Do not allow it to dangle from the brake line.
4. Examine the brake pads within the caliper.1. Spray the caliper, rotor and brake pads with aerosol brake cleaner. This Testament remove any harmful brake dust and other debris. It Testament very constitute it easier for you to discern the parts on which you'll be working. If there are shims, be sure to note how they're positioned, as you'll need to replace them when putting in the new brake pads.
5. Remove the brake pads from the caliper assembly. If the brake pads are held in with clips, you can usually pop them out by pulling on them with your fingers. Occasionally, you'll need to use a screwdriver to pry the brake pad out. If the pads are held in by bolts, you need to use a small wrench or socket to remove the bolts.
