Is there a special tool to replace the front brake pads?

SOURCE: Front Brake Pad replacement

Nothing new. Same procedure.

SOURCE: tool for 2006 brake calipers I need size

buy a set of the torque bits they come in sets of 4 or 5

SOURCE: I'm trying to replace my front pads there are 2

Replace left and right brake pads at the same time. Do not replace brake pads for one side of the vehicle only.

1. Raise and support front of vehicle.
2. Remove tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove pad pins and springs.
4. Remove brake pads, then shims.
5. Reverse procedure to install. When installing new brake pads, push caliper piston inward using piston compressor No. 490221600C or equivalent.

SOURCE: how do I change front brake pads

You will first need to have a car jack, proceed to jack up the front side of the car you want to work on. Make sure you place the jack on the proper location, refer to instruction in manual. Take off your tire, now the whole brake assembly is visible, there will be two bolts on back of the brake unit. One at the top and one at the bottom. Unscrew both of these and proceed to slide the used pads and the unit you've just unscrewed. Make sure you clean off all dirt, rust and break pad rosedew. Now you'll need a C-clamp, The piece with the rubber protector on it needs to be compressed back into its compartment with the use of your C-clamp. Now that the unit is clean and the compressor is back in the chamber it's time to replace the small steel break sliders with the new ones provided with your new break set, slide your new breaks into those slots, beside the router. Your almost finished, just slide the break compressor back over the breaks and bolt the unit back on, make sure you tighten the bolts well , as these are your breaks and they will save your life. The only thing to do now is clean your tire inside and out while its off and put it back on your car. Have fun and don't worry it's easy.

SOURCE: how do you change the rear brake pads on a mazda6

jack up rear of car,put on axlestands/bricks,remove roadwheels,you will then be able to see what needs to be done to replace pads.no special tools required,but remember to smear back of pads with copperslip brake grease,stops em squeeking.(prise pistons apart with tyre iron)and remember to unscrew brake fluid cylinder cap to release any overspill,