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Front Disc Brakes

Fig. 2 Piston Retracting Caliper Bore:






REMOVAL
1. Remove brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper/removal/Installation.
2. Position suitable pliers over caliper and center of inboard shoe and lining as shown, Fig. 3 then squeeze pliers to bottom pistons in caliper bores.
3. Remove shoe and lining assemblies.

INSTALLATION
1. Install inboard shoe and lining, ensuring tangs on shoe fully engage pistons. When properly installed, shoe should be flush with piston.
2. Install outboard shoe and lining into caliper housing, ensuring insulators are fully seated into holes in outboard side of housing.
3. Install caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper/removal/Installation.