I'm away from home (and my tools) until Mid May, but I'm in need of pads. I called a couple of places, and I'm amazed at how much $ they wanted - $267 for the fronts alone....C'mon, that's crazy. So I'm thinking about doing it myself. I've done several of my previous cars, some have been stupid-simple, some need some tools. Anyone know the procedure on a 2004? What tools will I need (to borrow)?

thanks in advance,
-sean

 

If you are just doing the pads, all you need is a basic socket set. The bolts that hold the caliper on can be a little tough to get off with a regular socket wrench. A breaker bar or a torque wrench will be plenty.

It only takes 4 bolts to hold everything on. Once you get the caliper off, the pads will slide out. That could take a little work too, but they do come out.

 

Seanery:
To add to what Chewey said,

Don
don't forget the c clamp to reseat the piston back into the calipers. You should be able to find pads at AZ for $25-50 depending on whether you like the Duralast or Performance Friction which both have the lifetime warranty.

If you can find a dealer nearby, I think they would do it for $80-120 which is too much, but much better than $267 which is insane.
I assume you have access to a good floorjack and 4 way lug wrench.

Don

 

Don, good call on the c-clamp, I forgot to mention that part. C-clamp will be necessary....