Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Replacing Shoe And Lining Assembly:

Replacement

1. Remove two thirds of the total fluid capacity from the master cylinder reservoir. Removal of the fluid is necessary to prevent reservoir over flow when the caliper pistons are pushed back into the housing, displacing the fluid into the master cylinder. This may be done by breaking the front line connection at the master cylinder and bleeding down the fluid level. Discard the brake fluid removed.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
3. Remove wheels.
4. Remove and discard the cotter pin from the inboard end of the shoe retaining pin and slide out the retaining pin.
5. Remove the inboard shoe by pulling up. If shoes are to be reused, identify location for reassembly.
6. Insert new shoe with lining into position. Use two screwdrivers to push the pistons back as the shoe is inserted.
7. Replace the outboard shoe as described above. When both caliper shoes have been replaced, install the shoe retaining pin through outboard caliper half, outboard shoe, inboard shoe, and inboard caliper half. Insert a new 3/32 x 5/8" plated cotter pin through the retaining pin and bend back ends of cotter pin.
8. Repeat above procedure at each wheel where shoes are to be replaced.
9. If necessary, bleed brake system. Refill master cylinder to proper fluid level.
10. Install wheels and lower Vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not move car until a firm pedal is obtained.