Front

BRAKE PADS / SHOES - FRONT

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.

1) Remove master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.
2) Raise and support vehicle.

NOTE: Perform Step 3 through Step 9 on each side of vehicle.

3) Remove tire and wheel assembly.

Fig. 5 C-Clamp On Caliper:

4) Place an appropriately sized C-Clamp over brake caliper as shown (Fig. 5), placing screw-drive head against outboard shoe and hook against rear of caliper. Slowly tighten screw-drive retracting caliper pistons into bores and breaking outboard brake shoe free from caliper fingers. Do not overtighten C-Clamp. Remove C-Clamp.
5) Once outboard shoe is free from caliper fingers, slide caliper inboard on guides providing clearance between the rotor and inboard brake shoe.
6) Slide an appropriate prying tool though center opening in top of caliper behind inboard brake shoe between two caliper pistons. Use care not to come in contact with pistons or dust boots potentially damaging them. Pry against rear of inboard brake shoe breaking it free from caliper pistons.

Fig. 6 Front Caliper And Adapter Mounting:

7) Remove two brake caliper guide pin bolts (Fig. 6).
8) Remove disc brake caliper from brake adapter and hang out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.

Fig. 7 Front Brake Shoes Installed:

9) Remove brake shoes from disc brake caliper adapter (Fig. 7).
10) Install master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Perform Step 1 through Step 6 on each side of vehicle.

Fig. 8 Anti-Raffle Clip - Lower (Upper - Typical):

1) Place brake shoes in anti-rattle clips on adapter (Fig. 7). Make sure clips are properly installed (Fig. 8).
2) If applied, remove protective paper from noise suppression gasket on rear of both inner and outer brake shoes.

NOTE: If caliper piston(s) needs to be retracted in bore, make sure proper brake fluid level in reservoir is maintained.

3) Completely retract caliper piston back into bore of caliper.

CAUTION: Use care when installing caliper onto disc brake adapter to avoid damaging boots on caliper guide pins.

4) Install disc brake caliper over brake shoes on brake caliper adapter.

CAUTION: To avoid possible noise or roughness concerns, it is crucial that upper caliper guide pin bolt (closest to bleeder screw) be tighten to specifications first before tightening lower guide pin bolt.

5) Align caliper guide pin bolt holes with guide pins, then install caliper guide pin bolts (Fig. 6). Tighten upper (closest to bleeder screw) bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.), then tighten lower bolt to 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).
6) Install tire and wheel assembly. Tighten wheel mounting nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
7) Lower vehicle.
8) Pump brake pedal several times to set shoes to caliper and brake rotor.
9) Check and adjust brake fluid level as necessary.
10) Road test vehicle making several stops to wear off any foreign material on brakes and to seat brake shoes.