How to Change the Rear Brake Pads on a Chevy Corvette

Brake pads are the replaceable friction pads that pinch the brake disc when you step on the brake pedal. They are an important part of your Chevy Corvette's braking system. You should replace the brake pads before they wear beyond a 1/4 inch, or risk damaging your Impala's brake discs.

Instructions

Park your car on a level surface. Set the parking brake. Place blocks in front of the front tires so the car does not move while you are working on it.

Open the hood of your car and disconnect the negative battery cable.

Raise the rear end of your Corvette with your car jack. Remove the rear tire or wheel assembly.

Place a large C-clamp on the body of the caliper. Place the clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard pad. Slowly tighten the clamp evenly to compress the pistons.

Remove the upper caliper bolt and pivot the caliper downwards until you have enough clearance to remove the brake pads. Support the caliper with wire or a small bungee cord.

Take the brake pads and lining assemblies out of the caliper.

Use a brake parts cleaner to remove all residue from the pad and lining assembly guiding surfaces on the caliper housing and the mounting bracket. Make sure the caliper pistons are fully compressed.

Place the outboard pad and insulator in the caliper housing. Place the inboard pad with the wear sensor into the caliper pistons. Firmly press the pads until they are they are fully seated.

Pivot the caliper upwards until it stops. Insert and tighten the upper bolt to 23 foot pounds. (31 Nm).

Replace the wheel assembly (tire). Lower the car to the ground.

Reconnect the negative battery cable.