Brake Pads Replacement - Front (Dual Piston Caliper)

Brake Pads Replacement - Front (Dual Piston Caliper)

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, using the appropriate tool, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Compress the front caliper piston.





6.1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
6.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is fully seated in the caliper bore.
6.3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.

Important: DO NOT disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper.





7. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the mounting bracket.

Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Service Precautions.





8. Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.





9. Remove the inboard brake pad.





10. Remove the outboard brake pad.
11. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
12. Inspect the caliper bolts and bushings for corrosion or damage, replace if damaged or corroded.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the new anti/rattle retainers.

Important: DO NOT reuse the old anti/rattle retainers. Use new anti/rattle retainers.





2. Install the outboard brake pad.





3. Install inboard brake pad.





4. Remove the brake caliper from the support.

Notice: Refer to Brake Hose Installation Notice in Service Precautions.





5. Install the brake caliper.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level.
9. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
10. Slowly release the brake pedal.
11. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 6-7 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
12. Burnish the new brake pads.