If you are a truck driver, you know that it is important to keep your semi truck operating properly. One of the most important and often overlooked parts of maintaining a truck is changing the disc brake pads.
Disc brakes are found on all semi trucks, but they can be difficult to change if you don’t have the right tools and instructions. Here is how to change disc brake pads on a semi truck:
Step 1: Gather the right tools for the job. You will need a lug wrench, socket wrench set, jack stands, flat-head screwdriver, and c-clamp.
Step 2: Place your vehicle in park, turn off the engine, and set your parking brake. Loosen your lug nuts with your lug wrench before jacking up your vehicle.
Step 3: Place jack stands on both sides of the wheel that you are changing out. Make sure that they are securely in place before lowering the tire onto them.
Step 4: Remove the wheel that you will be replacing using your socket wrench set. Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove any screws or clips that may be holding it in place.
Once removed, inspect both sides of the brake disc for wear or damage. If there is any damage or excessive wear then it should be replaced as well as the pads.
Step 5: Using a c-clamp compress piston back into caliper so new pad can fit into place without issue. This will also help prevent fluid from leaking out when new pads go in place. Remove old pads and replace with new ones making sure they fit into place properly with no gaps or loose areas where air could get in between them and rotor causing an issue later down road when brakes are applied again.
Step 6: Reassemble everything back together correctly making sure all bolts and nuts are tightened properly so everything can function correctly when brakes are applied again later down road.
Changing disc brake pads on a semi truck may seem like an intimidating task but following these steps will ensure that it is done correctly and safely.
In conclusion, changing disc brake pads on a semi truck can be done easily with the right tools and instructions by following these steps carefully – gathering tools such as a lug wrench, socket wrench set, jack stands, flat-head screwdriver, and c-clamp; placing your vehicle in park; placing jack stands; removing wheel; inspecting disc for wear; using c-clamp to compress piston back into caliper; replacing old pads with new ones; reassembling everything back together correctly; and tightening all bolts and nuts properly for correct functioning when brakes are applied again later down road .
