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Front and Rear Brake Pad Change- Step-by-Step SOP

Objective: To outline the standard procedure for changing the front and rear brake pads, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to manufacturer specifications.


Tools and Materials Needed:

  • Jack and jack stands
  • Wheel chocks
  • Lug wrench
  • Torque wrench
  • Brake pad spreader or C-clamp
  • Brake cleaner
  • New brake pads
  • Anti-seize lubricant
  • Brake fluid (if needed)
  • OBD scanner (for electronic parking brake models)

Step-by-Step Procedure

1. Preparation (5 minutes)

  • Safety First: Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface, engage the parking brake, and place wheel chocks behind the wheels.

  • Image: A photo of the car on a flat surface with wheel chocks in place.

2. Lifting the Vehicle (5 minutes)

  • Jack Up the Car: Use the jack to lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands.

  • Image: Showing the jack lifting the car and the car secured on jack stands.

3. Wheel Removal (2 minutes per wheel, 10 minutes total)

  • Remove Wheels: Use a lug wrench to remove the wheel bolts and take off the wheels.

  • Image: Photo of the removed wheel showing the brake assembly.

4. Accessing Brake Pads (10 minutes per side, 20 minutes total)

  • Front Brakes: Turn the steering wheel to access the calipers easily. Remove the caliper bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor.
  • Rear Brakes: For electronic parking brakes, use an OBD scanner to release the parking brake. Then, remove the caliper bolts.

  • Image: Front and rear calipers being removed, showing bolts and necessary tools.

5. Removing Old Brake Pads (10 minutes per side, 20 minutes total)

  • Old Pads: Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket.
  • Sensor: Remove the speed sensor if damaged
  • Check Components: Inspect the caliper, rotor, and brake lines for wear or damage.

Image: Old brake pads being removed from the caliper bracket.

6. Installing New Brake Pads (15 minutes per side, 30 minutes total)

  • Clean and Lubricate: Clean the caliper and caliper bracket with brake cleaner. Apply anti-seize lubricant to the contact points where the pads rest.
  • Compress Piston: Use a brake pad spreader or C-clamp to compress the caliper piston fully.
  • Install Sensor: Install the speed sensor if required
  • Install Pads: Place the new brake pads into the caliper bracket.
  • Image: Clean caliper bracket and piston being compressed.

7. Reassembling the Brakes (10 minutes per side, 20 minutes total)

  • Reattach Caliper: Reinstall the caliper over the new brake pads and secure with caliper bolts.

  • Image: Caliper being reattached with new brake pads in place.

8. Reattaching Wheels (3 minutes per wheel, 15 minutes total)

  • Install Wheels: Reattach the wheels and tighten the lug nuts by hand. Lower the vehicle and use a torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to the manufacturer’s specifications.

  • Image: Wheel being reattached and tightened with a torque wrench.

9. Final Checks (10 minutes)

  • Brake Fluid: Check and top up brake fluid if necessary.
  • Test Brakes: Pump the brake pedal until it feels firm. Test drive the vehicle at low speeds to ensure proper brake function.

  • Image: Brake fluid level being checked and the car being test-driven.

  • Computer resetting if required

Safety and Quality Assurance

  • Always use genuine or high-quality aftermarket parts.
  • Adhere strictly to torque specifications to avoid damage.
  • Double-check all bolts and components before concluding the job.
  • Ensure proper disposal of old brake pads and any other waste materials.

Total Time Required

2 hours and 30 minutes

By following this SOP, you ensure a safe, effective, and professional brake pad change for any vehicles.

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