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Brake Pad Replacement (front)

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Brake pads

Removal

  1. Remove approximately two-thirds of the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  4. Using an appropriate tool, pry the front disc brake caliper open.
  5. CAUTION: Position the front brake hose out of the way of the front disc brake caliper casting to avoid damaging the front brake hose. Remove the brake caliper bolt. Pivot the front disc brake caliper upwards. Slide the front disc brake caliper off the guide pin.
  6. Using a piece of wire, support the front disc brake caliper from the front coil spring.
  7. Remove the two anti-rattle springs.
  8. Remove the shims. Tag the shims so they can be reinstalled in their original positions.
  9. CAUTION: Use care to prevent damage to the front disc brake caliper piston dust cover. Remove the brake pads from the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. Remove the two clips.

Installation

  1. NOTE: If the brake pads are to be reused, inspect the linings and measure the thickness. Refer to the cleaning and inspection procedure in this section. Install the clips.
  2. Install the brake pads into the front disc brake caliper anchor plate. The brake pad with the wear indicator is the inboard brake pad.
  3. Install the shims in their original positions.
  4. Install the front disc brake caliper onto the guide pin and pivot the front disc brake caliper down over the brake pad.
  5. Install the anti-rattle springs.
  6. Install the brake caliper bolt and tighten to 44-49 N-m (33-36 lb-ft).
  7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel nuts to 88-118 N-m (65-87 lb-ft).
  8. Lower the vehicle.
  9. Pump the brake pedal several times to position the front disc brake caliper piston.
  10. Correct the level of brake fluid in the brake master cylinder.
  11. Road test the vehicle to ensure proper brake operation.

 

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