The main reason is that if you don’t replace brake discs and pads together, your new discs will wear unevenly and can get damaged. Your old brake pads will have developed a surface profile (or wear pattern) that will correspond to the vehicle’s old brake discs. It is likely that the...
As I mentioned above, replacing just the pads on the front or rear brakes requires loosening only one single bolt—quite possibly one of the easiest jobs on any car I've ever worked on. But replacing the discs gets a bit more involved, even at the rear. Begin by using a 17-millimeter...
Whether pads or shoes, both wear down with use, so it’s important to monitor their condition by having them inspected regularly. If allowed to wear out before being replaced, other components of the brake system may be damaged – especially the brake discs or drums. In addition to often c...
material quality, driving habits, and brake system maintenance. Regardless of how long the pads last, once they require replacement, you should address the repair immediately as the longer worn brake pads go unresolved, the more likely you will begin to cause issues to your brake discs or ...
Brake discs and pads wear out over time. Find out how long brakes last for, when they need to be replaced and common problems like spongy brakes.
Lower LH front window Open hood Connect a laptop with Toolbox 3 to the vehicle. See Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect). Using Toolbox 3: Select the Actions tab and search for "EPB Service Mode". Select the ODIN routine PROC_EPB_X_SERVICE-MODE via Toolbox: (link) via Service ...
Remove the push clips (x2) that attach the LH air wave duct to the cross bar beam, and then remove the duct from the HVAC assembly. Install Install the push clips (x2) that attach the LH air wave duct to the cross bar beam.