Genuine Cadillac DTS Brake Pad

Cadillac DTS Brake Pad Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Pad Kit, Front Disc Brake
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  Q: How do you remove and replace brake pads?

  A: To be replacing and removing the brake pads, commence by uncapping the brake fluid reservoir and using a suction gun to siphon off two-thirds of the fluid. Next, loosen wheel lug nuts, lift the vehicle up, and support it by jackstands that are secure. Remove the wheels at front or rear ends; check the condition of the disc. If machining is required, remove disc, calipers and pads. For the removal of frontal pad wash brake assembly with brake system cleaner and push piston back into bore with C-clamp. Take out bottom caliper mounting bolt, rotate caliper upwards till inner & outer brake pads are removable .Take out anti-rattle clips and check them for wear. Lubricate caliper mounting bolts when reinstalling upper & lower anti-rattle clips as well as outside/inside ones.Apply 5 force on tightness of mounting bolt.Presently you can place wheel into position; lower your car down until tire touches ground; tighten lug nuts.Finally apply then release brake pedal before checking fluid level prior to test drive of brakes.Rear pad removal can only be accomplished after washing brake assembly as well as releasing parking break cable in addition to removal of lower caliper mounting bolt.Turn up caliper to detach from retainers plus take out pads.Installing requires putting anti-squeal compound on backing plates in addition to rotating it so that piston goes inside while new pad rattle clip should be attached.Lubricate caliper guide pin when turning down caliper installing mounting bolt.Reconnecting involves installing parking break cable henceforth put wheel while lowering auto; tightening lug nuts.Release brake pedal but do not hold it instead repeat until all air is removed from hydraulic circuit.Check if there is enough fluid otherwise top up reservoir before testing braking system.