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Replacing Front Brake Pads and Rotors (continued)
Step 5 of 10. Remove Caliper Mount
Finish removing secondary caliper mount bolts and remove caliper mount. Note:
clean and lube caliper slides and pad mounts. Step 6 of 10. Remove Brake Rotor
With the caliper mount out of the way you can now remove the brake rotor.
Sometimes it can get stuck so you may need to tap it with a hammer or use a oil
penetrate. Clean and inspect wheel studs, replace if any are damaged. Also clean
bearing hub rotor mount surface to ensure the proper mounting of the new brake
rotor. Inspect the ABS sensor wheel for cracks or damage and replace as needed.
Step 7 of 10. Depressing the Brake Caliper
To install the new brake pads you must retract the brake caliper piston.
Remove the master cylinder lid to allow excess brake fluid to be released if
necessary. Install C clamp tool and gently tighten clamp until caliper piston is
fully depressed. Note: use old brake pad to protect the caliper piston.
Front Brake Parts
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Front Brake Pad
- Semi metallic brake pads are
generally made copper, brass, and steel wool shavings held together in a
resin. Ceramic pads are also available for high performance
applications. |
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Front Brake
Rotor - A brake disc is the rotating part of the braking system
that contacts the brake pads. Heat and energy are transferred from the
brake disc to the pads while provide friction to stop the car. Cross
drill brake disc's help dissipate heat more efficiently under extreme
driving conditions like long down grades or repeated hard accelerations
and decelerations. |
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Front Brake
Caliper - Brake calipers provide hydraulic pressure to the brake
pads and apply friction to the brake rotor to slow the vehicle. |
Also see:Additional "How to" Car Repair or Services
1.How to Replace Air Filter
2.How to Change a Cabin filter
3.How to Change Oil and Filter
4.How to Tune Up with Throttle Bore Service
5.How to Replace a Radiator
6.How to Replace Fuel Filter
7.How to Read Trouble Codes
8.How Filters Work
9.How to Replace Front Brake Pads
10.How to Replace Rear Brake Pads
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