OEM Buick Century Brake Pad

Buick Century Brake Pad Parts and Q&A

• Brake Pads
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  Q: How to replace the rear brake pads on Buick Century?

  A:

  To replace the rear Brake Pad first look at the fluid level of the brake master cylinder reservoir, if it is below this midway point between maximum-full and minimum allowable levels, fill so as to equal this midway point. Lift and brace up the vehicle, and take out the rear tire and the wheel assembly. Fit a hand-tightened lug nut so as to secure the rotor to the hub, as well as compress the caliper piston with a c-clamp for clearance. Remove the upper bolt of the caliper, being careful not to clip the pin boot during the rotation of the wheel. Lift the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire to support the flexible brake hose that had to bear up the weight of the brake caliper. Turn the caliper down so that you can access the pads without the removal of the caliper and take out the brake pads and the 2 pad clips from the caliper bracket. Check the mounting hardware of the caliper and dust boot for cuts, tears, and deterioration and replace any damaged component, spot-check the caliper bolts for corrosion, and use new bolts where needed. To install new brake pads, bottom the piston inside the caliper bore with a c-clamp with an old Brake Pad or a block of wood in place to safeguard the piston and caliper boot. Mount the 2 retainers on the caliper bracket such that the wear sensor is located at the outside pad's trailing edge. Mount the pads into the caliper bracket, then swing the caliper up around the pads. Lubricate the upper caliper bolt and boot with a silicone grease, and tighten the caliper bolt 44 nm (32 Ft. Lbs.). After that, disconnect the lug nut holding the rotor and fit back the rear tire and its rim assembly in accordance with the previous marks and lower the vehicle. While the engine is off, carefully press the Brake Pedal to 2/3 travel, then slowly take your foot off the Brake Pedal. Now wait 15 seconds and then do this step again until a firm Brake Pedal is created to seat the caliper pistons and brake pads correctly. To end it all, top up the brake master cylinder reservoir to its correct level and burnish the pads and rotors.
• Brake Pads, Front
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  Q: How to replace the front brake pads on Buick Century?

  A:

  Start by checking the brake master cylinder reservoir for fluid level. Drain fluids when needed until you reach the correct position between minimum and maximum marks. Lift the vehicle and put safety stands under it. Remove the tire and wheel units. Apply two hand-tight wheel nuts to hold the rotor while using a large c-clamp to slowly push the front caliper piston against the back of the outboard pad until the piston can be removed from the bore. Position the roof caliper above the wheel for protection and untighten both components before disassembling. Take the caliper pads off from their mounting position and detach the retainer slides from the caliper bracket. Check the disc brake mounting parts as well as the caliper dust boot for damage and replace faulty components. Replace the caliper bolts with new parts because corrosion makes them unsafe. Insert a wooden block on top of the piston and install it in the caliper bore using a c-clamp while ensuring not to harm the piston or boot. Place the two retainers onto the caliper bracket with attention to the wear sensor position at the leading edge of outside pads when the wheel turns forward. Fasten the pads to the caliper anchor bracket first, then move the caliper back over the front pads. Smear grease on the bolt threads before inserting and screwing the lower caliper bolt into position with a torque of 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs.). Install wheel assembly on tire and lower the car then remove wheel lug nuts holding rotor to the hub. While keeping the engine turned off press Brake Pedal to two-thirds of its length and release it slow. Press and release the Brake Pedal 15 times but stop when you achieve a solid Brake Pedal sensation that helps put brake pads and pistons in the correct position. Complete brake system restoration by loosening the Brake Pad master cylinder reservoir to its right position before burning in both pads and rotors.