Can I change the brake pads by myself? Diagram of the steps to change the brake pads by myself

whendiscoverWhen the brake pads become thin, the brakes make abnormal noise, or the brake pedal becomes lighter, and the brakes are strenuous, the brake pads need to be replaced. When replacing the brake pads, the coaxial ones need to be replaced together, so that the braking force on both sides can be even. In fact, the most time-saving and labor-saving thing is to go to the store to replace it, and you need to pay 50-100YuanOf course, the brake pads can be replaced by yourself, but it takes time and effort. The following is a diagram of the steps to replace the brake pads by yourself:

1. To replace the brake pads, you need to lift the car to remove the tires;

2. Remove the screws of the brake calipers, open the brake calipers, and remove the old brake pads;

3. Push the brake piston back in and install the new brake pad;

4. Reinstall the brake calipers, tighten the caliper screws to the required torque, and do not use excessive force before reinstalling the tires;

To replace the brake pads, you need to step on the brakes several times. The purpose of stepping on the brakes is to eliminate the gap between the shoe and the brake disc and reset the brake piston.Then checkBrake FluidIf the pump is working properly, confirm that it is correct, and the brake pads are replaced. Generally, a new brake pad needs a running-in period, which is about 200 kilometers. Only after the running-in period can it exert its braking effect better and more effectively.