2001 9-5 Wagon

I've got one... we're at 47k miles and they're still going strong. The tires are a different issue though.

Here comes someone...

Fronts: 20k-100k miles Rears: double that It all depends on how and where you drive.

Remove calipers. Remove pads from calipers. Remove rotors. Assembly is reverse of removal.

No, it's just too easy for the mechanically inclined. Only mechanically inept people can handle this job. ;-)

Of course you can do it. Ever look at some of the in-duh-viduals working at the local Brake / Muffler & Screen Door repair shop?

You're welcome.

And someone else.

Yup.

Heh. A bit more detail maybe, but if you've ever done pads, there is nothing surprising about a 9-5 except that it's not as bad as many other cars. No unusual tools or anything. Also, unless the rotors actually need replacement, leave 'em alone.

One of those days, eh Fred?

In all seriousness, it's not a bad job at all. The only mistake people seem to make is to think they have to unbolt the two halves of the caliper from each other; you don't. Retaining pins come out, pads come out radially from the hub. Push the piston back in, new pads, pins back in, and you're done. Unless your rotors have real problems, no point in replacing them until they need it.