How to Replace Brake Pads on a Cadillac CT6?

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VonAdrian
07/29/25 9:38am
Here are the steps to replace the brake pads on a Cadillac CT6: 1. Release the handbrake and loosen the lug nuts of the wheel that needs brake replacement (only loosen them, do not remove them completely). Use a jack to lift the car and then remove the tire. Before working on the brakes, it's best to spray the brake system with a dedicated brake cleaner to prevent dust from entering the respiratory tract and affecting health. 2. Remove the bolts of the brake caliper. 3. Secure the brake caliper with a rope to avoid damaging the brake lines. Then remove the old brake pads. 4. Use a C-clamp to push the brake piston all the way back. Install the new brake pads. 5. Reinstall the brake caliper and tighten the caliper bolts to the required torque. Reinstall the tire and slightly tighten the lug nuts. 6. Lower the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts.
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