How to replace the brake pads in the car

How to replace the brake pads in the car

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Remove all the old brake pads. Notice how each brake pad is connected to each other, usually by a metal clip. It may take a little effort to get it to pop out, so be careful not to damage the caliper and brake lines when removing it

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Install new brake pads. At this time, the anti-jam lubricant is applied to the edge of the metal surface and the back of the brake pad to prevent noise. However, do not apply anti-slip agent to the brake pads, because if it is applied to the brake pads, the brakes will have no friction and will fail. Install the new brake pads as the old ones.

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Check the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid in the car and add more if it's not enough. Replace the brake fluid deposit cap after adding.

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Replace the caliper. Screw the caliper onto the rotor and turn slowly to avoid destroying anything else. Replace the bolts and tighten the calipers.

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Put the wheel back on. Put the wheels back on the car and tighten the wheel nuts before lowering the car.

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Tighten the wheel nuts. When the car is lowered to the ground tighten the wheel nuts into a star shape. First tighten one nut, and then screw the other nuts according to the torque specification according to the cross pattern.

Look at the manual to find your car's torque specifications. This will ensure that each nut is tightened to prevent the tire from falling off or overtightening.

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Start the car. Make sure the car is in neutral or stopped. Step on the brake 15 to 20 times to make sure the brake pads are in the correct position.

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Test the new brake pads. Start the car on a street with low traffic, but not more than 5 kilometers per hour, and then hit the brakes. If the car stops normally, do the experiment again, this time increasing the speed to 10 kilometers per hour. Repeat several times, gradually increasing to 35 kilometers per hour or 40 kilometers per hour. Then reverse to check the brakes. These brake tests will ensure that your brake pads are properly installed and will give you confidence when driving on the road. In addition, these test methods can also help to install the brake pads in the correct position.

Listen to see if there are any questions. New brake pads may make noise, but you have to listen for the sound of crushing, metal against metal, because there may be brake pads installed in the wrong direction (such as inside out upside down), these problems must be solved immediately.