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Basic tools are required, a jack to lift the car off the ground and a jack stand to insure safety, once off the ground and supported you will need to get a socket or commonly called(lug Wrench) with 19mm or 21mm socket head depending on your lug size. It is usually easier to lift and support both sides at the same time with the car in park emergency brake set key on so the steering wheel isn't locked. Then once wheels are off you will need a 17 mm wrench/ socket to remove the brake caliper bracket. Once done you should loosen the bleeder valve with either a 8,9 or 10 mm wrench depending on the model, carefully not to get air into the system, and depress the caliper using a tool sold at any kragen or auto parts retailer for about 5 bucks. Imediatly when it bottoms out you should tighten the bleed screw to prevent any air from getting in the system. It is useful to have the master cylinder cap off so any fluid that is not needed in the system can be drained out. It also helps to leave the inner brake pad installed (clipped on) when depressing the caliper so you know when you are getting close to bottoming out the caliper. Next you will need a 13,or 14mm wrench to take the caliper apart to install your new pads. Make sure you use anti-squeak brake adheasive to prevent the loud embaressing noise when brakes are applied. It should be a free floating brake rotor that can come off using minimal force.( should slide right off). You then have your rotors measured for proper spec.s to see if they can be turned or just buy new rotors and replace as needed. (note: turning rotors at a local machine shop can save you money but can take up most of the day trying to find someone to turn them and then having them turned, also new rotors are thicker and disapates heat better allowing your brakes to last longer and are only about 10-15 bucks a side more exspensive then having them turned). Repeat the steps backwards making sure you clean all parts with brake clean to prevent squeaks. Good luck.
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