OEM 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Pad

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Pad Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake pads on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: Before working on the front brake pads check the brake master cylinder fluid level. Drain fluid to reach the midpoint when the fluid reaches above this mark. Position the vehicle on jack stands afterward you lift it up. Remove both tire and wheel parts from their position. The wheel lug nuts receive only hand tightening to attach the rotor to the hub. A large c-clamp goes over the caliper housing with a piston pusher toward the rear pad until enough pad space forms to move the caliper off the rotor. Gently move the lower caliper bolt and c-clamp off together without harming the pin boot as you pivot the caliper upward for clear access to the brake pads. Extract the pads from their caliper bracket and retainer slides. Check all components for damage then replace any parts with cuts, tears or deterioration including brake mounting hardware, disc mounting hardware and the caliper dust boot. Replace caliper bolts because rust has been found on them before installing again. Use the c-clamp and a wooden pad or old Brake Pad to place the piston at the bottom of the bore without harming the piston and boot. Put both retainers on the caliper bracket with awareness that the wear sensor faces the outside of the leading pad when the wheel turns forward. Fit the pads onto the caliper anchor bracket before placing the caliper back on top of the new front pads. Put lubricant on the bolt and its boot before tightening the lower caliper bolt to 95 newton meters (70 foot pounds). Put the tire wheel assembly on and take out the rotor's wheel lug nuts to reattach it to the hub. Then lower the car. Press the Brake Pedal one third after switching off the engine and let it return slowly to its rest position. Control the Brake Pedal for 15 seconds multiple times to push the brake caliper pistons and pads into place correctly. Complete the brake master cylinder reservoir with the proper amount of fluid and use the disc pads to polish the brake rotors.