How to Change the Brake Rotors & Pads on a 1995 Oldsmobile

The brake pads in your 1995 Oldsmobile car will wear down over time and will need changing. The brake rotors can also develop scratches and grooves. You should inspect the rotors for these when changing the pads and replace them if needed. Changing an Oldsmobile's pads and rotors will require the pads and rotors designed specifically for your model; you may need to find a specialty shop for these parts. The procedure is very similar to that of many other vehicles.

Instructions

Preparation

1

Remove at least two-thirds of brake fluid from the brake master cylinder using a never-used siphon tool like a clean turkey baster. Discard the fluid.

2

Raise the car's front end, support it on jack stands and remove both front wheels with your tire iron.

3

Wash off the caliper assembly with brake cleaner spray, using a pan underneath the assembly to catch any dripping residue.

Removal

4

Press the caliper piston back into its bore using a C-clamp positioned under the arches of the caliper.

5

Remove the caliper mounting bolts with a Torx wrench and remove the caliper from the rotor. Hang the caliper by an unbent coat hanger or mechanical wire to avoid stretching the brake hose.

6

Snap the inner brake pad out of the caliper piston to remove it from the caliper. Pry off the retaining clip for the outer pad using a screwdriver to remove the outer pad.

7

Slip the brake rotor off the wheel studs.

Installation

8

Slide the replacement rotor onto the wheel studs.

9

Coat the backing of the new brake pads with anti-squeal compound.

10

Snap the retaining spring onto the replacement inner brake pad and install it in the caliper, seating the spring within the caliper piston. Slide the outer pad into position with its retaining clip.

11

Lubricate the upper and lower areas on the steering knuckle where the caliper comes in contact using a high-temperature grease.

12

Connect the caliper to the brake rotor and steering knuckle and apply the mounting bolts.

13

Reconnect both front wheels after servicing both brake assemblies and lower the car.

14

Refill the master cylinder reservoir with fresh brake fluid.