How do you change the front brake pads on a 2001 Chevrolet S10?

Answer 1

jack vehicle up, lower onto jack stands, remove wheels (you need to loosen the lug nuts one turn before lifting if you don't have an impact gun), work on one side at a time so you can use the other side for reference if you get lost. remove the two caliper mounting bolts/slide pins (i believe they are 10mm hex), use bungee/wire/coat hanger to hang the caliper while you are working DO NOT let the caliper hang by the hose!!! use a screw driver (or your thumb) and pop the old pads out, they are held in with clips. INSPECT THE ROTOR. if it is badly grooved or shiny (glazed) have it cut or replace with a new one. clean the caliper, clips, and slide pins, lightly lubricate the slide pins (parts store will tell you what to use). use a c-clamp or caliper piston tool to push the piston back into the caliper, i would advise you to slightly open the bleeder valve on the caliper before compressing the piston so you do not send a reverse flow of fluid into the brake system either of these can be bought for less than $15). reassemble in reverse order. bleed brakes, make sure you use only new fluid from an unopened conatainer, monitor the reseviour and add fluid as needed. replace wheels, lower vehicle, test your work.