How to Identify WRX 7087 Brake Pads

In order to change brake pads in your Subaru WRX 7087, you'll need to identify them and know where they are on your vehicle. Brake pad installation is a fairly straightforward repair that can be completed without a mechanic. Once you've identified your brake pads, you can begin shopping around. If you choose to shop at local stores, it will be helpful to remove a brake pad and bring it with you so that store associates can match your current brake pad with the correct type of brake pad.

Instructions

1

Push the floor jack underneath one side of your WRX 7087 so that you can lift it off the ground. Jack it up high enough to remove a tire and set your jack stands on both ends so that the car is stable and won't drop to the ground if the floor jack is moved.

2

Remove the lug nuts from your tire and place them in a safe location. You'll need to put them back on when your repair is finished.

3

Pull the tire off and place it aside.

4

Notice that your brake pads are bound to your brake by the caliper. The caliper is secured in place by some bolts, which will need to be taken off to get to your brake pads.

5

Unscrew the bolts securing the brake pads to the brake and remove the caliper.

6

Turn the caliper over. You'll see that your two brake pads are attached by one or two bolts.

7

Unscrew the bolts on the back of the caliper by using your wrench. Loosen and take these bolts off and remove your brake pads.

8

Shop for new brake pads. You can bring the pads with you to find the model type that suits you and compare prices. Once new pads are purchased, you can install them by re-attaching them to the caliper and installing the caliper back onto the brake.