How often should you change the brake pads on a Chevy Malibu?
How often should you change the brake pads on a Chevy Malibu?
The 2004 V6 Chevy Malibu comes equipped with all-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Chevrolet recommends replacement of the brake pads every 5,000 miles, although brake pad wear depends on the driving habits of the owner. Signs of worn brake pads include longer stopping distances as well as brake squeal.
How do you replace the caliper on a Chevy Malibu?
Replace the caliper with new pads attached around the brake rotor. Screw in the caliper slide pins by hand and tighten them using the 13 mm wrench. Replace the wheels onto the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts. Lift the Malibu with the jack to remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the lugs with the tire iron.
Where is the master cylinder on a Malibu?
Open the Malibu’s hood and remove the master cylinder cap. The master cylinder contains brake fluid and is locate at the back of the engine compartment near the firewall. Loosen the lug nuts with the tire iron on the wheels containing the brake pads you intend to replace.
What causes a brake caliper to stick to the pedal?
Caliper slides are grooves within the brake caliper that hold the brake pads when you press the brake pedal and let the pads loose when you let go of the pedal. However, with time the shims have an accumulation of debris and this causes them not to hold the brake pads tightly. This will cause the brake calipers to stick.
What to do if your Chevy Malibu spills brake fluid?
Check the brake fluid level inside the master cylinder and fill the reservoir with DOT-3 fluid as necessary. Use a funnel to avoid spilling fluid inside the Malibu’s engine compartment. Replace the master cylinder cap and close the Chevy’s hood. Turn the front wheels to gain a better angle while removing the caliper slide pins.
How do you replace brake pads on a car?
Here is an overview of the steps: Raise the car on a lift or jacks and jack stands. Remove the wheels. Remove the brake calipers. Brake pad replacement is done in pairs — both front wheels or both rear wheels at the same time, or all four. Remove and check rotors. Resurface or replace as necessary. Replace worn brake pads with a new set.
The 2004 V6 Chevy Malibu comes equipped with all-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Chevrolet recommends replacement of the brake pads every 5,000 miles, although brake pad wear depends on the driving habits of the owner. Signs of worn brake pads include longer stopping distances as well as brake squeal.
Replace the caliper with new pads attached around the brake rotor. Screw in the caliper slide pins by hand and tighten them using the 13 mm wrench. Replace the wheels onto the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts. Lift the Malibu with the jack to remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the lugs with the tire iron.
Open the Malibu’s hood and remove the master cylinder cap. The master cylinder contains brake fluid and is locate at the back of the engine compartment near the firewall. Loosen the lug nuts with the tire iron on the wheels containing the brake pads you intend to replace.
Check the brake fluid level inside the master cylinder and fill the reservoir with DOT-3 fluid as necessary. Use a funnel to avoid spilling fluid inside the Malibu’s engine compartment. Replace the master cylinder cap and close the Chevy’s hood. Turn the front wheels to gain a better angle while removing the caliper slide pins.
How do you tighten wheel bolts on Malibu?
Screw in the caliper slide pins by hand and tighten them using the 13 mm wrench. Replace the wheels onto the wheel bolts and screw on the lug nuts. Lift the Malibu with the jack to remove the jack stands and lower the vehicle to the ground. Tighten the lugs with the tire iron.
