Brake Pads Replacement

Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Install and hand tighten a wheel lug nut in order to retain the rotor (R4WD only).
7. Compress the front caliper piston.
^ Install a large C-clamp over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
^ Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper off the rotor.
^ Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.





Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from it's mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

8. Remove the caliper from the mounting bracket and support the caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.





9. Remove the inboard brake pad (RWD only).
10. Remove the retainer spring (RWD only).
11. Remove the outboard brake pad (RWD only).





12. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads (R4WD only).
13. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
^ The disc brake mounting hardware.
^ The caliper dust boot.
14. Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. Do not attempt to polish away any corrosion. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing the caliper.

Installation Procedure





1. Using a C-clamp (1), bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block (2) placed across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.





2. Install the inboard brake pad (R4WD only).
3. Install the outboard brake pad (R4WD only).





4. Install the retainer spring onto the inboard brake pad (RWD only).
5. Install the inboard brake pad (RWD only).
6. Install the outboard brake pad (RWD only).





7. Compress the outboard pad ears to the caliper (RWD only).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

8. Install the caliper mounting bolts.
^ Tighten the caliper mounting bolts to 51 Nm (38 ft. lbs.).
9. Remove the wheel lug nut securing the rotor to the hub (R4WD only).
10. Install the tire and wheel.
11. Lower the vehicle.
12. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
13. Slowly release the brake pedal.
14. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 12-13 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
15. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level.
16. Burnish the pads and rotors.