Front

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Brake Pads

Material:

Material

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
^ If required, remove fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the brake caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

CAUTION: When removing the disc brake caliper, never allow it to hang from the brake flexible hose. Provide a suitable support.

Remove the 2 brake caliper bolts and position the caliper aside.

4. CAUTION: Install new brake pads if they are worn past the specified thickness or above the metal backing plate or rivets.

Install new brake pads in complete axle sets.

Inspect the brake pads for wear and contamination.
5. Remove the brake pads and the 2 spring clips.
^ Discard the spring clips.

Installation
1. Install the 2 spring clips and the brake pads.

2. NOTE: Use a suitable tool to protect pistons and boots when pushing the caliper pistons into the caliper piston bores.

Compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper piston bores.

3. CAUTION: Tighten the bottom locator pin caliper bolt before tightening the top guide pin caliper bolt.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 bolts.
^ Tighten to 44 Nm (32 inch lbs.).

4. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid.
5. Test the brakes for normal operation.