I just purchased this car for my wife, it needs front brakes. I plan on replacing the rotors, pads, and calipers in the next couple of days. Is there any thing I should know about this procedure?

Any special steps to bleeding, etc, for the ABS. The car has great maint records but the previous owner has been chasing this brake problem for a while. The service tickets keep recommending replacing all the parts listed above, but the owner would only authorize a brake service and turn the rotors.

 

It's a straight forward brake job if you've done brake jobs before. Jack stands, wheels off, pad clips off, displace pistons into caliper, remove caliper, remove rotor, reassemble, do the next side.

Oh, buy new wear sensors in case you ruin yours removing them from the pads.

IF you are going to bleed the brakes, again, just like any other car. RR, LR, RF, LF (assuming LH driver). Should have no need to do this unless you are doing the fluid exchange service.

 

Thanks!

 

I also recommend installing Akebono pads. The brake dust issue goes away, and I've noticed no reduction in braking power.