How Do I Replace the Rear Brakes on a 2005 Buick LeSabre?

The Buick LeSabre was produced from the 1950s until the year 2005 and was one of the longest running auto models in production. The rear brakes in the 2005 LeSabre are disc brakes; and when they need to be replaced, this will require that the brake pads be replaced. Replacing the brake pads will take a few specialty tools and an hour or two.

Instructions

Removing the Old Brake Pads

1

Chock the rear wheels to prevent the car from moving when changing the brake pads. Use a car jack to raise the vehicle high enough to remove the rear wheels. Place jack stands underneath the car to ensure your safety in case the jack breaks.

2

Remove the rear tires by loosening and removing the lug nuts then remove the tires.

3

Turn the caliper slide bolts in a counterclockwise direction to loosen and remove them with a 10 mm socket. Loosen the caliper bolt attached to the caliper bracket with a 12 mm socket. Pivot the brake caliper up then slide out the brake pads.

Installing the New Brake Pads

4

Pivot the brake caliper up and slide in the new brake pads. Replace the caliper slide bolts in a clockwise direction and tighten them with the 10 mm socket.

5

Remount the rear tires by replacing and re-tightening the lug nuts.

6

Remove the chocks and lower the jack.