2005 Buick Century Brake Pad Set

You need to use a C-clamp to bottom the piston into the caliper bore, install the two retainers to the caliper bracket and the pads to the caliper anchor bracket, remove the support and reposition the caliper back down over the front pads, lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot, install the lower caliper bolt, remove the two-wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub, and install the tire and the wheel assembly. With the engine OFF, you can gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance and slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained, fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level and burnish the pads and rotors.

You need to bottom the piston into the caliper bore, install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket and the pads to the caliper bracket, swing the caliper upward in position around the pads, lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot, install the upper caliper bolt, remove the wheel lug nut retaining the rotor to the hub, install the rear tire and the wheel assembly, and align the previous marks on the wheel, hub and bearing. With the engine OFF, you can gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance and slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained, fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level and burnish the pads and rotors.

The recommended torque is 44 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

You need to select a smooth road with little or no traffic, accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph), use moderate to firm pressure to apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop, and do not allow the brakes to lock and repeat steps 2 and 3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed and allow sufficient cooling periods between stops, to properly burnish the brake pads and rotors.

You need to inspect it for cuts, tears, and deterioration.