Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Front disc brake assembly:

1. Remove approximately {2/3} of brake fluid from master cylinder.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Using suitable needle nose pliers, remove retainer locking brake pads to retainer pins, Fig. 1.
4. Using a suitable punch, remove brake pad retaining pins.
5. Using a screwdriver, pry caliper outward, then remove outboard pad and shim. Tag shim so that it maybe installed in the same position. Use care, as damage to caliper piston boots may result.
6. Push caliper inward, then remove inboard pad and shim.
7. Remove anchor plate clips and tag so they maybe installed in the same position.
8. Reverse procedure to install. After completing installation, cycle brake pedal several times to seat brake pads.