As you know men are commonly considered the ones who do all the car repairs, both in a professional and home setting. However it is obvious that any responsible and capable adult can perform these tasks if instructed how to do so. If you are a single woman who wants to save herself some money instead of being charged an arm and leg to take your vehicle to the local garage for a brake pad replacement, why not do it yourself? It goes without saying that those who do not feel confident with the task in hand should approach a professional for assistance, but if you have some background knowledge you may feel prepared to do the work yourself.

So what is involved with a brake pad replacement you ask? Well it is quite simple if you are willing to take the time and learn how to do things yourself when it comes to vehicle maintenance. If you start to hear that annoying squealing coming from your wheels when you brake, it may be that the brake pads need replacing.

You could visit a local auto shop or look online to purchase the brake pads that you will need for your specific make and model of your vehicle. While you are purchasing brake pads you can make enquiries about the procedure of the brake pad replacement on your type of vehicle or if there are any special tools needed. Other tools you will need for this job will be a C-clamp, lug wrench, Allen wrench, hammer, and of course a car jack.

When you are ready for the beginning of your brake pad replacement you want to make sure the jack is secure underneath your vehicle. Once this is done you want to remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel. This will expose the brake pad, disc, and other parts you will be working with.

Loosen the bolts on the caliper to release the old brakes. Once this is done you may also want to check out the discs. You want to make sure they are in great shape and the brakes were not digging into the metal. Once this is done place the C-clamp onto the area which the brakes were. Clamp slowly and then once you have enough room to slip the new brakes into the area, do so. Slip on the caliper and then attach the bolts.

Pump the brakes a bit to bleed the fluids back into the lines and the brakes. At first the brake pedal may feel looser than usual but after a few pumps they should become as they once were, firmer and more solid. After completion of the brake bleeding, replace the wheel and lug nuts securely. Only if you are absolutely certain you know what you are doing should you attempt to change brake pads on your car. In all other circumstances, contact a qualified mechanic who will be able to perform repairs and maintenance for you. In order to drive safely you need your car to be in proper working order.