The disc brakes in your 1995 Saturn S-series work by squeezing a pair of pads against a brake rotor attached to the lug nuts. The friction slows the wheel. Worn brake pads will cause noise, vibration, weak braking and eventual damage. The pads should be inspected every 15,000 miles or when wear is suspected. You can pick up replacement pads at most auto-parts stores. Expect to spend about 15 minutes per wheel.
Instructions
Front Brakes
- 1
Loosen the front lug nuts. Raise the vehicle with a jack and lower it onto a jack stand. Remove the wheel. The lift point is directly behind the front wheel, where the body panel attaches to the undercarriage.
2Remove the lower bolt from the brake caliper. Rotate the caliper upwards around the upper bolt. Pop the brake pads out of the retaining clips on the caliper.
3Snap the replacement pads into the clips. Pivot the caliper into place and install the bolt. Torque it to 27 ft-lbs. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. Finish tightening the lug nuts once the wheel is on the ground. Repeat on the other side.
Rear Brakes
- 4
Loosen the rear lug nuts. Raise and support the vehicle, then remove the wheel. The lift points are immediately ahead of the rear wheels. If you have two jack stands, there is a lift pad directly between the rear wheels, underneath the leaf spring. Lift the vehicle with a floor jack and place a jack stand under each side lift point.
5Remove both bolts from the caliper and slide it off the rotor. Hang it from a convenient point with a length of wire to prevent the brake line from getting stretched. Pull the brake pads out of their retaining clips.
6Snap the replacement pads into place and install the caliper. Torque both bolts to 27 ft-lbs. Install the wheel and hand-tighten the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle and finish tightening. Repeat on the other side.
