Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

Disc Brake Hardware Replacement

Caution: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:
- Do not grind brake linings.
- Do not sand brake linings.
- Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.
Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth in order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.

Caution: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the brake caliper from the mounting bracket.





2. Relocate brake caliper and support.





3. Remove the outboard brake pad from the mounting bracket.





4. Remove the inboard. brake pad from the mounting bracket.





5. Remove guide pins from mounting bracket.





6. Remove the guide pin seal from the mounting bracket.





7. Remove the brake pads shims from the mounting bracket.
8. Clean the brake caliper mounting bracket with denatured alcohol.
9. Dry the brake caliper mounting bracket using non-lubricated, filtered air.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the NEW brake pads shims on the mounting bracket.





2. Apply a small amount of high temperature lubricant on the guide pins.





3. Install the guide pins in the mounting bracket.





4. Install the guide pin seal.





5. Install the inner brake pads to the mounting bracket.





6. Install the outer brake pad to the mounting bracket.





7. Remove the brake caliper from the support.





8. Install the brake caliper assembly.