Brakes failing? It’s likely time to change the pads. In addition to saving you a lot of money, timely vehicle inspections and proper replacements can help prevent collisions that could endanger both your life and the lives of other drivers. The next post will walk you through the process of swiftly and easily replacing and installing brake pads.
Before moving straight to the pads removal procedure, let’s take a close look at a few crucial items below.
Are my brake pads expired?
You should be alert for many indications that your pads may be past their expiration date. Here are a few of the most typical symptoms to help you identify the failure in time:
- Metallic Noises: If you hear metallic noises as you brake, something might be broken. One of the primary and most common signs of failure is this.
- Vibrations in the brake pedal: If your pedal shakes when you step on the brakes, this could be another cause for concern.
- Increased stopping distance: If you hit the brakes and the car stops farther than it usually would (the car usually stops instantly), there probably is a problem with the brake system.
- Low quality in braking capability of your car is a glaring indication that the brake pads are worn out or have expired. This happens when the car doesn’t brake consistently.Â
broward county
Tools you will need
You must have the following equipment in order to remove and install the brake pads on your 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0L model correctly. In case you are unsure, we will additionally explain what each one is for:
Use a lug nut wrench to tighten or loosen the nuts on your car’s wheels.
Pliers: used to grip and twist parts, like springs and brake pad pins.
Allen key: ideal for loosening the pad fixing bolts.
A hydraulic jack is required in order to elevate your Chevrolet Cruze and facilitate easier wheel removal.
Chocks: These are crucial components that hold the car in place when the jack raises it.
To proceed with the full process, it is imperative that you have each of these tools on hand at home or in your garage. If you don’t have them or you’re unsure about how to fix and install the brake pads on this model, we suggest speaking with mechanical engineers—like us—at Broward-based services who specialize in brake repair.
We will help you with the process if you would want to proceed alone. The procedure for changing your brake pads’ front disc is outlined below.
Front disc Brake pads replacement
Removal Procedure:
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning, Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
NOTE: Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets. - If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake caliper lower guide pin bolt (2)
- Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose, pivot the caliper (1) upward and secure the caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
- Remove the brake pads (1) from the caliper mounting bracket.
- Push the disc brake caliper piston (1) into the caliper bore using a disc brake piston installation tool.
- Remove the brake pad retainer springs (1) from the caliper bracket.
- Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and corrosion.
- Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots and observe for the following.
- Restricted caliper guide pin movement
- Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Seized or binding caliper guide pins
- Split or torn boots
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement.
Transparency and pofesionalism
are at the forefront of all our
automotive repair services.
Installation Procedure:
- Ensure the brake pad hardware mating surfaces are clean.
- Install the brake pad retainer springs (1) to the brake caliper bracket. Apply a thin coat of high-temperature silicone lube to the brake pad retainers.
- Install the brake pads (1) to the caliper bracket
- Remove the support and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution - Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance again until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the master cylinder auxiliary reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
- Burnish the brake pads and the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
Rear disc Brake pads replacement
Let’s proceed to the rear disc replacement now that the front disc replacement is complete.
Removal Procedure:
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning, Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning
NOTE:Â Always replace disc brake pads in axle sets. - If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the brake caliper mass dampener (2)
- Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose, pivot the caliper (1) upward and secure the caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent
CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. - Remove the brake pads (1) from the caliper mounting bracket (2).
- Remove the brake pad retainer springs (1) from the caliper bracket (2)
- Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket, of any debris and corrosion.
- Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots and observe for the following:
- Restricted caliper guide pin movement
- Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket
- Seized or binding caliper guide pins
- Split or torn boots.
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement.
Installation Procedure:
- Ensure the brake pad hardware mating surfaces are clean
- Install the brake pad retainers springs (1) to the brake caliper bracket (2) and apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the brake pad retainers.
- Install the brake pads (1) to the caliper bracket (2)
NOTE: The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
- Rotate the brake caliper piston (1) into the brake caliper bore
- Align the notch on the brake caliper piston with the pin (2) on the disc brake pad.
- Remove the support and rotate the brake caliper (1) into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
- Install the lower brake caliper mass dampener (2) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance again until a firm brake pedal application is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir FillingÂ
- Burnish the brake pads and the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing
We hope that this concise yet comprehensive instruction on the removal, repair processes of the brake system pads for your Cruze has been very helpful, as we have now finished the steps to follow for each of the discs that comprise the brake pad system of the 2014 Chevrolet Cruze 2.0.
Even though it might seem simple to handle these tasks manually from your garage. We have mechanical engineers on staff who specialize in brakes and can respond to your car’s needs right away.Give our team at Auto Tech Mobile a call to experience our brake repair, replacement, installation, and tune-up services in the convenience of your own home.Â
SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY
Our Mobile Mechanic Services in The Broward County Area
DAVIE, PEMBROKE PINES, MIRAMAR, COOPER CITY, WESTON, SOUTHWEST RANCHES, PLANTATION, TAMARAC, SUNRISE, FT LAUDERDALE
Davie Location
+600 positive reviews
Pembroke Pines Location
+240 positive reviews
What our clients says