How to Change the Brakes in a Mitsubishi Lancer

Today's cars have many safety features; the brakes are the most fundamental and still the most important. At first glance the idea of replacing disc brakes may seem intimidating to anyone who has never done it, but really they only present a moderate challenge to the novice who is well prepared. If you go slow, take your time and get some trusted advice, you will be able to do this and save a lot of money.

Instructions

1

Chock the tires. Wedge a block of wood or brick in front of and behind the tires on the end of the car opposite the one you are working on. Chock the rear tires when working on the front brakes and front tires when working on the rear brakes.

2

Jack the car up so the tire is off the ground and high enough to place the jack stand underneath. The jack stand needs to be positioned under the frame, not the suspension components. Lower the car onto the jack stand.

3

Use the lug nut wrench to remove the lug nuts from the rim. Set the tire aside.

4

Loosen the mounting bolt by turning it left with the wrench to allow the disc brake caliper to swing free.

5

Remove the old brake pads by simply taking them out of the caliper.

6

Open the cap on the master cylinder.

7

Position the c-clamp so it will press on the wheel cylinder, re-seating it. Slowly apply pressure so you do not squirt brake fluid out of the master cylinder.

8

Remove the c-clamp and put the new brake pads into position.

9

Lower the caliper and tighten the mounting nut.

10

Replace the tire, remove the jack stand and lower the car.

11

Add brake fluid if needed to the master cylinder then close it tightly.