OEM 2005 Chevrolet Malibu Brake Pad

2005 Chevrolet Malibu Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake pads on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu?

  A: Before you replace front brake pads start by checking the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level. The fluid level decision about removal depends on the location between maximum-full and minimum points; remove fluid only when located above midway point. Support the vehicle during the process before removing tire assemblies from their positions. Tighten two wheel nuts by hand to the corresponding wheel studs in order to secure the rotor onto the hub. Insert an old inner disc Brake Pad combined with a disc brake piston installation tool to push the disc Brake Caliper Piston inside the caliper bore after removing the brake caliper lower guide pin bolt. Set the brake caliper on heavy mechanic's wire after separation from its mount as a protective measure for the hydraulic flexible brake hose. Pivot the caliper upward via the hydraulic hose while keeping it connected then wire its position with heavy mechanics wire. Clear away Brake Pad hardware from the caliper bracket and sanitize the mating surfaces of the caliper bracket throughly to eliminate all grime and rust traces. Examine the brake caliper guide pins for movement range while assessing the state of the guide pin boots to determine if any exist between restricted movement, loose bracket or pin seizing and binding and torn or split boots. Replace guide pins or boots whenever you discover any issues during the inspection. After cleaning all Brake Pad hardware mating surfaces install Brake Pad retainers to Brake Caliper Bracket. The wear sensor equipped disc Brake Pad needs installation inside the rotor space with its sensor edge directed towards the forward wheel rotation. Place the brake pads onto the caliper bracket before removing the support then position the brake caliper over both brake pads and caliper bracket. Fasten the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt with a torque of 35 nm (26 ft. Lbs.). Separate the wheel nuts first then install the tire assembly along with the wheel before lowering the vehicle. Apply the brake pedal with the engine off while moving it to just over one-third of its full distance followed by a gradual release of the pressure. Activate the brake pedal once more after a waiting time of 15 seconds to acquire a firm feel which ensures proper Brake Caliper Piston and pad seating. Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the appropriate level while performing a pad and rotor burnishing process.