How to Replace Brake Pads on a Bronco Sport

Your brakes are key to keeping you safe and protected in your Bronco Sport around Mission Beach. Brake pads are expected to last up to 50,000 miles. Go past that estimate and you’ll have to consider getting your brake pads replaced.

Replacing brake pads on a Bronco Sport can generally cost you anywhere from $100 – $300, per axle. While we highly recommend the certified brake service you can find at Mossy Ford, learning how to replace your brake pads can save you money. Below, you’ll find the brake pad replacement guide for the Bronco Sport, presented step by step.

Signs You Need Replacing Brake Pads on a Bronco Sport

When replacing brake pads on your Bronco Sport is needed, the signs will be anything but subtle. Immediately consider replacing the brake pads on your Bronco Sport yourself if any of the following is experienced:

• You hear a grinding metal sound as you drive around La Jolla
• Your brake pedal vibrates
• Squeaking or squealing when you put on the brakes
• A warning indicator light flashes on

Bronco Sport Brake Pad Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step

The Bronco Sport brake replacement guide can be summarized in eight steps:

1. Park your Bronco Sport on a flat surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel whose brake pads you’re working with.
3. Lift the Traverse with a jack and then remove the lug nuts.
4. Locate and remove the caliper — the component where the brake pads are located.
5. Slide the worn brake pads out of the caliper bracket and replace them with the new brake pad replacements.
6. After the replacement brake pads have been secured, reattach the caliper component.
7. Re-install the wheel, loosen the lug nuts, and lower the car.
8. Get back in the Traverse and pump the brakes to make sure they are functioning correctly.

Get Your Brakes Serviced by the Professionals in San Diego

Replacing your brake pads on a Bronco Sport isn’t the easiest task. That’s why our team at Mossy Ford goes above and beyond with our service, conveniently located near Clairemont. Schedule a service to get your brake pads replaced on the Bronco Sport today!