Reinstall Wheel, Lower Vehicle & Test Drive

What happens here

Place the wheel back onto the hub, aligning the bolt holes. Hand-tighten all lug nuts, then fully tighten them in a star pattern using the impact wrench. Once the wheel is secure, remove the jack stands and slowly lower the truck using the floor jack. After the truck is on the ground, pump the brake pedal several times to set the new pads against the rotors and restore pedal feel. Take the truck for a careful test drive, making several gentle stops from various speeds to "bed in" the new brakes. The presenter advises that brakes may feel "soft" initially and require a few miles to achieve full performance. This marks the successful completion of the brake replacement.

Goal: Safely return the truck to operational status and bed in the new brakes.