Replacing Front Brake Pads

When replacing the front brake pads, first open the bonnet and unscrew or remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir. Loosen the wheel nuts.

Now lift the car with a hydraulic jack or a lift so that both front wheels are raised, allowing you to replace the pads on the driver and passenger sides in turn. Once the wheel is removed, unscrew only the lower bolt of the brake caliper.

The upper bolt should only be loosened to allow you to rotate the brake caliper upwards. Extract the pads, keeping in mind their original position for when you need to insert the new ones.

If possible, refer to a workshop manual for your car model. In this case, as with other models, there is an anti-vibration spring that the installed pads lack.

It is advisable to install the springs to achieve better braking and prolong the life of the pads themselves. Using a clamp, push the caliper pistons back to make it easier to insert the new pads.

Use a specific spray product to clean the components before reinserting the new ones. You can use special brake pad grease to make them quieter, although not everyone agrees on using it. Once the pads are inserted, refit the caliper and tighten the fixing bolt.

Now proceed to replace the pads on the other wheel.