How to replace the brake pads yourself in the car

Each car periodically require replacement of brake pads. The following instructions will teach you replace the brake pads with their hands. To install you will need a set of pads, wheel wrench, screwdriver and keys of different rooms, wire.

Replace pads must be in the fully cooled machine, so first of all check the old pads for heat. If they are hot, wait until cool.

Loosen the bolts on the car drives. To do this, use the special key. Unscrew them completely, about two-thirds of the.

3) Raise the vehicle using a jack. Lift up until the wheel will spin in free movement. If there is a possibility of using two jacks can lift the car from two sides simultaneously.

Unscrew completely the mounting bolts and pull the wheel toward you. Remove it. If the wheel can not be the first time, pristuknite on it a foot or a little cranky it back and forth.

Unscrew and remove the caliper mounting bolts. If the bolts are tight, moisten them with a special liquid to dissolve the rust. Remove the inner gasket and set aside, they still come in handy. The support may consist of two parts. If this is your case, read the manual for correct removal of both parts.

Check the play in the brake caliper. If it is, then all is well. If something has changed after removing the bolts, we recommend to consult a specialist. Take a piece of wire. Tie caliper to the axis in order to avoid his fall.

Drain the brake fluid from the caliper using any available tools that are suitable for this. In any case, do not remove or disconnect the support completely.

Remove the old pads, after carefully noting their correct location.

Install the new brake pads. Most often bundled present special grease to the caliper. Lubricate it. If any lubricant is not necessarily buy it separately.

Check the level of the brake fluid and, if necessary, decrease it. Install the caliper in the original position, return to the place of the gasket, insert the bolts and tighten them. Remove the wire.

Install the wheels to the place, insert the bolts and screw them up to the stop. Lower the jack. Tighten the bolts with a balloon key according to the "asterisk" principle.

Get your car and pump brakes several times. Driving a small area of \u200b\u200bthe road, you test the installed pads. During the movement, they will take the form of brake discs and will finally become in place.

Installation is over. If when driving, you suddenly hear a suspicious sound or grinding, we advise you immediately contact a specialist. Pleasant use!