🔧 Edge - Front Brake Pad Replacement

You’ll remove the front wheels, swing the front brake calipers out of the way, replace the pads, then reassemble and verify proper pedal feel. This is routine maintenance, but it’s safety-critical—take your time and keep everything clean.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Estimated Time: 1.5-3.0 hours

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⚠️ Safety & Precautions

• ⚠️ Support your Edge on jack stands before working under/around the wheel well.
• ⚠️ Do not press the brake pedal with the caliper removed.
• ⚠️ Brake dust is harmful—use brake cleaner, not compressed air.
• ⚠️ Brakes may be hot if you just drove—let them cool.
• ⚠️ Watch the brake fluid reservoir level when compressing the piston (it can overflow).

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🔧 Required Tools

You'll need the following tools for this repair:

• Floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum)
• Wheel chocks
• 21mm socket
• 1/2" drive breaker bar
• 1/2" drive torque wrench (30-200 Nm range)
• 7mm hex bit socket
• 18mm socket
• Ratchet (3/8" drive)
• 3/8" drive torque wrench (10-80 Nm range)
• Flat trim tool
• Large C-clamp
• Brake caliper hanger hook
• Wire brush
• Brake parts cleaner
• Shop towels
• Nitrile gloves
• Safety glasses

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🔩 Required Parts

HowToo sells all the parts you need for this repair:

• Front brake pad set - Qty: 1
• Brake lubricant (silicone brake grease) - Qty: 1
• Front brake hardware kit - Qty: 1 (recommended)

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📋 Before You Begin

• Park on level ground, put the shifter in Park, and set the parking brake.
• Chock the rear wheels using wheel chocks.
• Open the hood and locate the brake fluid reservoir so you can monitor the fluid level during piston compression.
• Lay out parts and tools; keep brake grease away from pad/rotor friction surfaces.

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🔨 Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps in order:

Step 1: Loosen the front wheel lug nuts

• Use a 21mm socket with a 1/2" drive breaker bar to crack the lug nuts loose about 1/2 turn while the tire is still on the ground.

Step 2: Lift and support the front of your Edge

• Use a floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum) to lift at the proper front jacking point.
• Place jack stands (rated 3-ton minimum) securely and lower the vehicle onto them.
• Give the vehicle a gentle push to confirm it’s stable.

Step 3: Remove the front wheel

• Remove lug nuts using a 21mm socket and ratchet (3/8" drive) or breaker bar.
• Remove the wheel and set it aside.

Step 4: Access the front brake caliper

• Turn the steering wheel to give yourself more room (left side: turn wheel right; right side: turn wheel left).
• If needed, pop off any small guide-pin caps using a flat trim tool.

Step 5: Remove the caliper guide pin bolts

• Use a 7mm hex bit socket and ratchet (3/8" drive) to remove the two caliper guide pin bolts.
• Set the bolts aside where they won’t get dirty.

Step 6: Lift the caliper off and support it

• Carefully lift the caliper off the pads.
• Hang the caliper using a brake caliper hanger hook so it does not hang by the brake hose.
• Never let the caliper dangle by the hose.

Step 7: Remove the old pads and hardware

• Slide the old inner and outer pads out of the bracket by hand.
• If you’re replacing hardware, remove the stainless pad clips from the bracket.
• Clean the bracket pad “lands” (where clips sit) using a wire brush and brake parts cleaner.

Step 8: Compress the caliper piston

• Check the brake fluid reservoir under the hood before you start.
• Use a large C-clamp to slowly press the piston back into the caliper bore.
• A C-clamp is a screw-type clamp that pushes the piston in evenly; go slowly and keep it straight.
• If the reservoir looks like it may overflow, stop and remove a small amount of fluid with shop towels (do not spill on paint).

Step 9: Install new hardware and pads

• Install new pad clips (if included) into the bracket by hand.
• Apply a thin film of brake lubricant (silicone brake grease) to the clip contact points and pad ears (metal-to-metal only).
• Install the new pads into the bracket (inner pad typically snaps into the piston if designed that way).
• Keep grease off pad and rotor faces.

Step 10: Reinstall the caliper

• Lower the caliper over the new pads.
• Reinstall the guide pin bolts using the 7mm hex bit socket and ratchet (3/8" drive).
• Tighten using a 3/8" drive torque wrench (10-80 Nm range): Torque to 35 Nm (26 ft-lbs).

Step 11: If you removed the caliper bracket (only if needed)

• If you had to remove the bracket for cleaning or rotor service, reinstall bracket bolts using an 18mm socket.
• Tighten using a 1/2" drive torque wrench (30-200 Nm range): Torque to 200 Nm (148 ft-lbs).

Step 12: Reinstall the wheel

• Put the wheel back on and hand-thread the lug nuts.
• Snug the lug nuts using a 21mm socket in a star pattern.
• Lower the vehicle off the stands using the floor jack (rated 3-ton minimum).
• Final tighten with a 1/2" drive torque wrench (30-200 Nm range): Torque to 162 Nm (120 ft-lbs) in a star pattern.

Step 13: Repeat on the other front wheel

• Repeat Steps 1–12 for the other front side.

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✅ After Repair

• With the engine OFF, pump the brake pedal 8–12 times until it feels firm (this seats the pads against the rotors).
• Check the brake fluid level and top off only if needed (use the correct DOT-rated brake fluid listed on the reservoir cap).
• Start the engine and confirm the pedal stays firm.
• Do a slow test drive in a safe area and confirm no pulling, grinding, or warning lights.
• Pad break-in: make 6–10 moderate stops from ~50 km/h to ~10 km/h, allowing a little cooling time between stops.

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💰 DIY vs Shop Cost

Shop Cost: ₹4,000-₹9,000 (parts + labor)

DIY Cost: ₹2,000-₹6,000 (parts only)

You Save: ₹2,000-₹3,000 by doing it yourself!

Shop labor rates vary but typically run ₹800-₹1,500/hour. This repair takes a shop approximately 1.0-1.5 hours.

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