OEM 2003 Chevrolet SSR Brake Pad

2003 Chevrolet SSR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake pads on 2003 Chevrolet SSR?

  A: First, check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir to replace the front brake pads. If halfway between highest-full point and least allowable point, there is no fluid to be taken off, but if higher, use a brake fluid extractor (Tool Required) to get it down to the halfway mark. Lift the car and eliminate the tire wheel assembly. Use a large c clamp to compress the front Brake Caliper Piston, position the clamp atop the brake well housing atop the back of the outboard Brake Pad, and slowly tighten it until the piston is compressed sufficiently that the brake caliper may be slid off the rotor and remove the c-clamp. Next, take the lower mounting bolt off of the guide pin and rotate the brake caliper upward until it stops. Remove the outboard and inboard brake pads and the break pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket and from the actual brake caliper and ensure you clean all foreign material off of the brake caliper with denatured alcohol. When replacing brakes, use only new brake pads retaining clips; first, mount the clips on the brake caliper mounting bracket and brake caliper, making sure the clip seats fully. Then, fit the inboard and outboard brake pads, rotate the brake caliper down in place, and fit the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt, which should be tightened to 42 nm of torque (31 ft. Lbs.). Change the brake master cylinder reservoir, lower vehicle, and reinstall the tire and wheel assembly. Pump the brake pedal gently and firmly to affix the brake pads, and finally, burnish new brake pads.