How to Change Front Brake Pads on a 2002 Toyota Echo
- 1). Loosen the lug nuts on the front tires. Jack up the front end of the vehicle and set the jack stands under a secure part of the Echo's frame.
- 2). Lower the car on to the jack stands. Remove the front tires.
- 3). Locate the two bolts in the rear of the brake caliper holding the brake caliper in place. Remove them using the ratchet and appropriate-sized socket.
- 4). Pull the caliper off the rotor. Suspend the caliper from the car's frame with a bungee cord or length of wire. Do not allow any of the caliper's weight to be held by the brake line, since this can cause a rupture or leakage of brake fluid.
- 5). Remove the brake pads from the caliper assembly. Do not throw away the support plates or the anti-squeal clips on the pads. You will reuse these on the new pads.
- 6). Check the rotor for any significant grooving or warping. If you notice any problems, you'll need to replace the rotor as well as the pads.
- 7). Apply brake grease to the back of the support plate, then clip it to the back of the new brake pad. Attach the anti-squeal clips and place the new pads in the caliper assembly.
- 8). Place the caliper back over the new pads and bolt it into place. Put the wheel back and tighten the lug nuts.
- 9). Jack the Echo up off the jack stands. Remove them from underneath the car and lower it to the ground. Tighten the lug nuts a second time.
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