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How-To

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Tips on replacing brakes

Replacing disc brakes: pads, rotors & calipers

Estimated Time: About 3 hours for two wheels plus shopping time (2.5 hours for work on the truck , 10-15 min to get tools/set-up, 10 min to remove/replace the tires, about 10-15 min to clean up). Shopping time varies.

Tools Required :

• set of jack stands
• hydraulic lift or floor jack
• wheel chocks or big block of wood
• impact drill
• socket wrenches with different sizes of ratchets
• screw driver
• wrench
• breaker bar to take wheel lug nuts off
• lug nut key or correct socket for your lug nuts
• old bucket or Tupperware container to catch the brake fluid
• rag
• (optional) thin Nitrile gloves
• cardboard or mat to put underneath
• brake cleaner
• grease

Parts Required ( if applicable )

Tip #1: Pick good weather and a good location just in case you find something else that needs repairs or can’t finish in time

Tip#2: Don’t over tighten the bolts or else the caliper will crack or break!