Is it easy to replace my own brake pads?

I own a 2006 Scion xA. I am needing to save money on the up-keep of the car. Is it possible to change the brake pads on your own? How difficult is it? Where would I find information and instructions for doing this job specific to my Scion xA?Is it easy to replace my own brake pads?Myself I'm a master auto tech., but yes you can change them yourself you will need a jack, 2 jack stands, Metric wrench set, 1/2in drive ratchet, and sockets. Once you remove the tire, and see the caliper, you have to spred open the caliper by hand. You can do this by inserting a flat tiped screwdriver into the opening of the cal.between the back brake pad and the rotor now pry it open until it stops. Do this on both sides. when you are finished the job befor you start the car depress the brake pedel several times until the pedel is normal again. Hope this helps you out.Is it easy to replace my own brake pads?There would be many forums that could give you instructions on doing this. It's not really a hard job, but it will take a little while and may be confusing if you've never done a brake job before.Is it easy to replace my own brake pads?If you select the proper metric tools: (1/2 shallow well sockets and a 12' and 16%26quot; ratchet, heavy dead blow hammer, never seize, 4 1/2 right angle grinder and coarse zerconia flap wheels.) No cheap Chinease tools for this job. It will eat em' alive. S%26amp;K or Craftsman is a good choice. You must be familiar with all the hydraulics and mechanical slider pins the job is %26quot;duck soup.%26quot; You'll need a floor jack and jack stands also.



It's best to purchase a Haynes Repair manual for your car. You can order them from any NAPA or Carquest automotive store. You may chose to go to a local library and sign out a Motors, Haynes or Chiltons big book and soak in detailed information and pictures or your particular braking system. Toyota's have outstanding brake pads that should last 60,000 + miles. It's important to replace the brake pad shim kits also.