"Complete Guide: Front and Rear Brake Pad Replacement

Step-by-Step instructions on how to replace the front and rear brake pads on your Cadillac Escalade ESV:

**Materials Needed:**
- New brake pads (front and rear)
- Jack and jack stands
- Lug wrench
- C-clamp or brake caliper tool
- Brake cleaner
- Wrench set
- Torque wrench

**1. Prepare Your Workspace:**
- Park your Escalade on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
- Loosen the lug nuts on all wheels but do not remove them completely.
- Place wheel chocks behind the rear wheels to prevent rolling.

**2. Lift the Vehicle:**
- Use a jack to lift the front of the vehicle and support it securely with jack stands.
- Repeat the process for the rear of the vehicle.

**3. Remove the Wheels:**
- Fully remove the lug nuts and take off the wheels to access the brake components.

**4. Remove the Calipers:**
- Locate the brake calipers. They are usually held in place by bolts.
- Loosen and remove the caliper bolts using an appropriate wrench.
- Carefully lift the caliper off the rotor and suspend it using a wire hanger or bungee cord to prevent strain on the brake line.
- Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.

**5. Replace the Brake Pads:**
- Take note of the orientation of the old brake pads.
- Install the new brake pads into the caliper bracket.
- Apply brake grease to the back of the brake pads if recommended by the manufacturer.

**6. Reset the Caliper Piston (if necessary):**
- If your Escalade has a piston-style caliper, use a C-clamp or brake caliper tool to compress the piston back into the caliper housing to accommodate the new pads.

**7. Reattach the Calipers:**
- Carefully place the calipers back onto the rotor.
- Tighten the caliper bolts to the manufacturer's specifications.

**8. Reinstall the Wheels:**
- Put the wheels back onto the hub and hand-tighten the lug nuts.
- Lower the vehicle from the jack stands and tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern using a torque wrench.

**9. Repeat for the Opposite Side (front and rear):**
- Follow the same steps to replace the brake pads on the opposite side of the vehicle.

**10. Test the Brakes:**
- Before driving, pump the brake pedal a few times to ensure it feels firm.
- Test the brakes at low speeds to verify they are functioning properly.

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can successfully replace the front and rear brake pads on your Cadillac Escalade ESV, ensuring optimal braking performance and safety.

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