How to Replace a 1999 Buick's Brakes

Preparation

1). Park the car on a flat and solid surface.
2). Use the tire iron to loosen the lug nuts on the wheels on the end of the car where you are changing the brakes.
3). Use the floor jack to lift the car by the frame.
4). Place a jack stand under the frame next to each wheel well and lower the car onto the jack stands.
5). Use the tire iron to fully remove the lug nuts and remove the tires.

1). Use the wrench and socket set to remove the brake assembly bolts.
2). Slide the screwdriver between the assembly and the brake rotor and pry upwards to remove the assembly from the rotor.
3). Knock out the brake pads from the assembly using the end of the screwdriver.
4). Scrape off any debris using the screwdriver, paying particular attention to the brake pad tracks.
5). Insert the new brake pads into the brake pad tracks on the assembly in the same orientation as the old ones.
6). Place the assembly over the brake rotor and insert the bolts to hold it in place.
7). Tighten the bolts using the wrench and socket set.

1). Repeat the procedure for the brake pads on the other side of the car.
2). Place the tires on the axle hubs and screw on the lug nuts evenly to fully set the tires in place.
3). Jack up the end of the car.
4). Remove the jack stands.
5). Lower the car to the ground.
6). Use the tire iron to tighten all of the lug nuts.