Step 2 of 8 · Brake Pad Replacement
Lift points, chocks, stands
Lift points, chocks, stands — step 2 of 8 in Brake Pad Replacement. Park in gear or park, parking brake on, rear wheels chocked. Jack at the factory pinch weld or marked point — never the plastic undertray.
Free auto & mechanics tip: Lift points, chocks, stands (step 2 of 8 from "Brake Pad Replacement").
Park in gear or park, parking brake on, rear wheels chocked. Jack at the factory pinch weld or marked point — never the plastic undertray. Stands under the approved support points. Shake the car. If it moves, it is not safe.
Loosen lug nuts a quarter turn while the wheel is still on the ground, then lift.
You'll need
- Chocks
- Manual jack point
- Stands set
- Car shaken — it does not rock
Pro tip: The emergency scissor jack is for a tire on the roadside, not a brake job.
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