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Brakes are a critical component of your vehicle's safety systems, and as such, you should not be messing with them if you don't know what you're doing. If you aren't already familiar with brakes, you should either work with someone who has already repaired a number of brake systems, or get training before putting yourself and others in jeopardy.
When in doubt, take it to a professional.
Having said that:
Saturn front disk brakes are not much different than any other vehicle.
Lift the front end and put it on jack stands. If you aren't strong enough to lift it one handed, use an automotive jack. (That is my only attempt at humor, I promise)
With the front wheels off the ground and the vehicle supported by jack stands, remove the front wheels.
Examine the calipers. Note that on the back side of the calipers are two bolts that hold the calipers to the axle assembly. Remove those bolts and slide the calipers off the rotors.
EXAMINE THE BRAKE PADS TO MAKE SURE YOU GET THE REPLACEMENT PADS BACK IN THE SAME PLACE AND ORIENTATION!!! Note things like the wear sensor, anti-squeal plate and other characteristics unique to your brakes.
Next, remove and examine your rotors. If the pads were worn to the point of gouging into the rotors, you may need to replace them. Rotors should be turned to make them "true" whenever you replace the brake pads, but some rotors cannot be turned without making them too thin for safe operation. Your local auto parts retailer may be able to help you with that.
Expand the calipers to accept the new brake pads. You may need to rent, borrow or purchase a special tool, or you may be able to use a large "C" clamp.
With new or freshly turned rotors in place, install the new pads, lubricate the caliper slide bolts with lubricant that has been designed for that purpose, then install the calipers back over the rotor and tighten the bolts that hold them in place. Wash down the rotors, especially if they're new, with brake cleaner.
Replace the wheel and lower the vehicle to the ground.
Test the brakes in an area that gives you a little margin of error in case things don't always work right the first time.
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