Introduction
If you are experiencing poor braking performance or a noise when braking, then it may be time to replace the front brakes.
Follow this video tutorial by YouTuber Steve Conant to complete the replacement yourself.
Safety
If this is your first time working on a vehicle read our safety tips before proceeding.
What you need
Video Overview
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Loosen all six lug nuts on the passenger side wheel before jacking up the vehicle .
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Use a floor jack to lift up the passenger side of the vehicle at the jacking point recommended by the manufacturer, right underneath the front suspension .
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Place jack stands next to the jacking point and another one as a safeguard back on the frame .
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Spray Liquid Wrench or WD-40 on the two 17mm bolts holding the brake caliper in place
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These bolts are located behind the caliper .
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Use a torque wrench to break the 17mm bolts free, then switch to a socket wrench to remove them completely .
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Pop the clip that holds the hard brake line to the soft brake line out using a hammer and flathead screwdriver .
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Use bailing wire to hang the brake caliper out of the way, ensuring it is not hanging on the brake line .
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Install the new rotor and secure it in place using two lug nuts to align it correctly .
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Once the vehicle is on the ground, further tighten the lug nuts to ensure they are secure .
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
