How can I tell if my brake pads need to be replaced?
Inspect the old pads for uneven wear patterns. Uneven wear is an indicator of the pad or pads ‘sticking’ due to lack of lubricant, worn pad or caliper hardware, or a sticking caliper piston. The brake pad box will have a guide to reference when inspecting for uneven wear, or you can reference this guide. Once the pads are off, remove the rotor.
Can you replace brake pads and rotors together?
AutoZone recommends replacing pads and rotors together for a complete brake job. Check out the video above or keep scrolling for general steps on how to replace brake pads and rotors in the most vehicles.
How to install brake pads step by step?
Make sure to apply brake lubricant at the slider contact points before installing the hardware. Note the wear-sensor position orientation to install the pads correctly. Different pads have varying wear-sensor placement. Some pad sets have wear sensors on just the inner pads, some on all four pads, and some do not have wear sensors.
What should I do if my brake caliper is dirty?
Look at the brake caliper and piston and inspect it for any brake fluid seepage. If the caliper and piston are clean, use the front/rear disc brake pad spreader set to safely seat the caliper piston. You can borrow the spreader set for free from any AutoZone through Loan-A-Tool.*
It’s easy to identify the right replacement brake pads by using our car parts finder tool. Enter your registration number and the tool will show you the right front and rear brake pads for your car. We also sell brake pad wear sensors that will check the condition of your brake pads.
Where can I get new brake pads for my car?
Replacing brake pads is a simple enough job for the home mechanic. Order online and you’ll have the parts you need quickly, with free delivery over £40. You can also use our Click and Collect service and have your new pads sent to your nearest Halfords store .
Where to put C clamp to replace brake pads?
You can place the c-clamp on the back of the caliper and on an old brake pad to recess the piston back to its seated position. If you need to top off the brake fluid, use fluid from an unopened bottle.
What does a brake pad wear sensor do?
We also sell brake pad wear sensors that will check the condition of your brake pads. If they begin to get too low, the sensors will alert you so that you can take action. Replacing brake pads is a simple enough job for the home mechanic.