QuestionMy son is changing my brake pads on my truck. I have always brought it to a mechanic. He surprised me with brake pads and is going to install them himself. He has installed them prior in auto class. I am a little nervous. Can you please let me know how hard or easy it is to change em. He tells me brakes are the easiest things to change.
Desperate Mom
AnswerFRONT DISC BRAKE SHOES
REMOVAL
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Remove caliper.
Pressing one end of outboard shoe inward to disengage shoe lug. Then rotate shoe upward until retainer spring clears caliper. Press opposite end of shoe inward to disengage shoe lug and rotate shoe up and out of caliper Outboard Brake Shoe Removal
Grasp ends of inboard shoe and tilt shoe outward to release springs from caliper piston Inboard Brake Shoe Removal and remove shoe from caliper
NOTE: If original brake shoes will be used, keep them in sets left and right. They are not interchangeable
Secure caliper to nearby suspension part with wire. Do not allow brake hose to support caliper weight.
Wipe caliper off with shop rags or towels
CAUTION: Do not use compressed air, this can unseat dust boot and force dirt into piston bore.
INSTALLATION
Install inboard shoe in caliper and verify shoe retaining is fully seated into the piston.
Starting one end of outboard shoe in caliper and rotating shoe downward into place. Verify shoe locating lugs and shoe spring are seated.
Install caliper.
Install wheel and tire assembly.
Remove support and lower vehicle.
Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake shoes are seated.
Top off brake fluid level if necessary.
