How to Replace Your Car's Brake Pads

Replace your brake pads with the Saturday Mechanic, Ben Wojdyla. Learn how to do it yourself with his step-by-step car repairs and upgrades.

Say so long to squealing, worn-out brakes. Associate auto editor Ben Wojdyla puts a VW Rabbit up on the lift at Pop Mech's Detroit garage to show you step-by-step how to:

* Remove calipers
* Retract pistons
* Inspect and install rotors and pads
* Remove excess fluid from the reservoir.

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