How to remove brake pads?

To remove the brake pads, start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the wheels and discard about two-thirds of the fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. Position a drain pan under the brake assembly and clean the caliper and surrounding area. Use a C-clamp to push the piston back into the bore, making sure the fluid in the master cylinder doesn't overflow. Inspect the caliper for leaks and damage, and also inspect the brake disc. Clean and check the caliper mounting bolts before tightening them to the proper torque specifications. To install the new brake pads, start by installing them on the opposite wheel, then install the wheels and lower the vehicle. Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. Add brake fluid to the reservoir and pump the brakes to seat the pads against the disc. Check the fluid level again and test the brakes before driving in traffic, avoiding heavy brake applications until the pads have been seated.

Genuine GMC Sonoma Brake Pad

Disc Brake Pad Set

Enter your vehicle info to find more parts and verify fitment

Select Vehicle by VIN
Select Vehicle by Model

Select by VIN

Enter your VIN for the most accurate results.

Select by Model

-- Select Make --

-- Select Model --

-- Select Year --

5 Brake Pads found

View related parts
GMC Sonoma Pad Kit,Front Disc Brake
Part Number: 19152030
- Other Name: PAD KIT, Brake; Brake Pads, Front Pads
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 12376257, 18019389, 18026296, 18024836, 18040199
More Info
Fits the following Vehicles:
1991-2002 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
Less Info
View related parts
GMC Sonoma Pad Kit,Front Disc Brake
Part Number: 18029863
- Other Name: PAD KIT, Brake; Brake Pads, Front Pads
- Position: Front
More Info
Fits the following Vehicles:
1997-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
Less Info
View related parts
GMC Sonoma Pad Kit,Front Disc Brake
Part Number: 18029791
- Other Name: PAD KIT, Brake
- Position: Front
More Info
Fits the following Vehicles:
1997-2002 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
Less Info
View related parts
GMC Sonoma Pad Kit,Front Disc Brake
Part Number: 19167303
- Other Name: PAD KIT, Brake; Brake Pads, Front Pads
- Position: Front
- Replaces: 18047809
More Info
Fits the following Vehicles:
2003 GMC Sonoma | PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
Less Info
View related parts
GMC Sonoma Pad Kit,Rear Disc Brake
Part Number: 18026156
- Other Name: PAD KIT, Brake; Brake Pads, Rear Pads
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 18025475
More Info
Fits the following Vehicles:
1998-2004 GMC Sonoma | 4 DOOR, PICKUP, PICKUP EXTENDED CAB | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 4 Cyl 2.2L Flex, 6 Cyl 4.3L
Less Info

GMC Sonoma Brake Pad Parts Questions & Answers

Pad Kit,Front Disc Brake
19167303
Q: How to remove brake pads?
A: To remove the brake pads, start by loosening the front wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the wheels and discard about two-thirds of the fluid from the master cylinder reservoir. Position a drain pan under the brake assembly and clean the caliper and surrounding area. Use a C-clamp to push the piston back into the bore, making sure the fluid in the master cylinder doesn't overflow. Inspect the caliper for leaks and damage, and also inspect the Brake Disc. Clean and check the caliper mounting bolts before tightening them to the proper torque specifications. To install the new brake pads, start by installing them on the opposite wheel, then install the wheels and lower the vehicle. Tighten the lug nuts to the specified torque. Add brake fluid to the reservoir and pump the brakes to seat the pads against the disc. Check the fluid level again and test the brakes before driving in traffic, avoiding heavy brake applications until the pads have been seated.