The 1995 Pontiac Firebird has four-wheel disc brakes that provide better stopping power when you need to bring the pony car to a halt. When you step on the brakes, the hydraulic fluid pushes on the brake caliper, which squeezes the brake pads against the rotors. This action stops the Firebird; however, it also wears on the brake pads. When the need arises for new brake pads, if you have basic automotive-repair skill, you can do the job yourself and save a little cash.
Instructions
- 1
Set the wheel chocks in front of and behind the right-rear wheel. Loosen the front lug nuts with the lug wrench by turning them counterclockwise until they're finger tight.
2Lift the front end with the floor jack and support the Firebird on the jack stands, placed under the frame on both sides. Remove the lug nuts and front wheels by hand.
3Position the drip tray under the left-front wheel and wash off the brake dust with the brake cleaner. Unbolt the brake caliper with the socket set and lift the caliper up and out of the caliper bracket by hand.
4Remove the brake pads by hand by prying the pad-retaining clip off the caliper and then pulling the pads straight out of the caliper.
