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DIY Replace Front Brake Pads
27th March 2009
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This DIY I wanted to post for such a long time but didnt have the time and chance to do so. Finally, I got a set of new pads to test out and took the chance to document it as well.

Pretty simple steps with simple hand tools needed. Just make sure you clean the brake assembly well during the installation for a noise-free braking experience.
The tools needed for the job. Copper brush, big flat head screwdriver, 17mm box socket, 21mm box socket, box extension, L-Wrench
The tools needed for the job. Copper brush, big flat head screwdriver, 17mm box socket, 21mm box socket, box extension, L-Wrench
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Jack the car up halfway. Tyres still in contact with ground.
Jack the car up halfway. Tyres still in contact with ground.
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Loosen the lug nuts with the extended L-Wrench. Remove lock nuts 1st if you have any.
Loosen the lug nuts with the extended L-Wrench. Remove lock nuts 1st if you have any.
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Jack up the car until the tyres lift off the ground. Remove the wheel.
Jack up the car until the tyres lift off the ground. Remove the wheel.
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Turn the key to ACC position.
Turn the key to ACC position.
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Turn the steering wheel to the outwards direction
Turn the steering wheel to the outwards direction
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Loosen and remove the caliper bolt
Loosen and remove the caliper bolt
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Rotate the caliper upwards and slide it out to remoce from the brake disc. Clean the caliper bolts so that they can slide freely during braking.
Rotate the caliper upwards and slide it out to remoce from the brake disc. Clean the caliper bolts so that they can slide freely during braking.
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For my style, I like to hang the caliper on the absorber so that it will not intefere the job at the brake disc area.
For my style, I like to hang the caliper on the absorber so that it will not intefere the job at the brake disc area.
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Remove the pads by sliding it out sideways. Clean the metal clips and related areas with the copper brush. Compressed air would be useful here.
Remove the pads by sliding it out sideways. Clean the metal clips and related areas with the copper brush. Compressed air would be useful here.
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Remove backing plates on the brake pads
Remove backing plates on the brake pads
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Transfer the backing plates to the new pads.
Transfer the backing plates to the new pads.
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Fit in one side of pad to the inner side of caliper.
Fit in one side of pad to the inner side of caliper.
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Now we need to push the caliper piston in so that we can fit in thicker new pads. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Fit in the caliper and pry with the flathead screwdriver as shown above, until the piston is completely in.
Now we need to push the caliper piston in so that we can fit in thicker new pads. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Fit in the caliper and pry with the flathead screwdriver as shown above, until the piston is completely in.
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Now rotate the caliper upwards and fit in the other side of pad.
Now rotate the caliper upwards and fit in the other side of pad.
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Align the rubber boot. Put some high-temp grease on the caliper bolts and slide in the bolts.
Align the rubber boot. Put some high-temp grease on the caliper bolts and slide in the bolts.
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Tighten the caliper bolt.
Tighten the caliper bolt.
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Fit in the wheel and lug nuts.
Fit in the wheel and lug nuts.
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Lower the jack halfway until the tyres touch the ground.
Lower the jack halfway until the tyres touch the ground.
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Tighten the lug nuts, tighten the lock nuts last if u have any.
Tighten the lug nuts, tighten the lock nuts last if u have any.
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Remove excessive brake fluid on the resevoir if necessary and close the cap tight. Start the engine and pump the brake pedal until it is firm. Drive slowly out and bed-in the pads gradually.
Remove excessive brake fluid on the resevoir if necessary and close the cap tight. Start the engine and pump the brake pedal until it is firm. Drive slowly out and bed-in the pads gradually.
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