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Lancer Brake pads Install Guide

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Why do it

Performance pads bite harder and fade less than worn stock pads.

Tools you'll need

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Before you start

  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
  • Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.

Steps

  1. Remove the old pads

    • Remove the caliper and pads.
    Watch this step (on a 2008-2017 Lancer) (0:12–2:12)

  2. Service the bracket

    • Clean the hardware.
    Watch this step (5:45–9:40)

  3. Reassemble

    • Fit the new pads and reassemble.
    Watch this step (9:40–12:44)

  4. Remove the old pads

    • Take them out.
    Watch this step (on a 2003 Lancer ES) (1:14–2:55)

  5. Prepare the caliper

    • Prep the caliper.
    Watch this step (2:55–4:20)

  6. Install the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (6:16–9:40)

  7. Reassemble

    • Refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (9:40–11:38)

  8. Remove the old pads

    • Remove the caliper and pads.
    Watch this step (on a 2008-2017 Lancer) (0:12–2:12)

  9. Service the bracket

    • Clean the hardware.
    Watch this step (5:45–9:40)

  10. Reassemble

    • Fit the new pads and reassemble.
    Watch this step (9:40–12:44)

  11. Remove the old pads

    • Take them out.
    Watch this step (on a 2003 Lancer) (1:14–2:55)

  12. Prepare the caliper

    • Prep the caliper.
    Watch this step (2:55–4:20)

  13. Install the new pads

    • Fit them.
    Watch this step (6:16–9:40)

  14. Reassemble

    • Refit the caliper.
    Watch this step (9:40–11:38)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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