How to Replace Truck Brake Pads

The braking system on a truck has many components that work together to slow and stop the truck. The brakes pad on the brakes can wear out over time and require changing. They can lead to expensive repairs if they are not replaced. This article will instruct you on how to replace truck brake pads.

How To Replace Truck Brake Pads

1. Remove the lug nuts on the wheel with a lug wrench.




2. Lift the truck with a jack. Rest the truck on jack stands.




3. Remove the wheels from the truck.




4. Remove the caliper bolts with a 13-millimeter wrench. The caliper bolts can be found on the side of the caliper facing the frame of the vehicle.




5. Pull the caliper from the bridge and rotor and rest it on top of the steering arm.




6. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bridge with a flat screwdriver.




7. Place a C-clamp on the caliper piston and the backside of the caliper from which the pistons extend. Twist the C-clamp to squeeze the piston. When the piston is fully opened, remove the C-clamp.




8. Apply brake grease to the area where piston extends from the caliper.




9. Apply brake grease to back of the new brake pads.




10. Place the new brake pads in the caliper bridge on both sides of the brake rotor.




11. Return the caliper to the caliper bridge. They should fit around the new brake pads




12. Replace the caliper bolts with the 13-millimeter wrench.




13. Replace the wheels and screw on the lug nuts.




14. Remove the jack stand and lower the truck. Tight the lug nuts with a lug wrench.