Brake Pads - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Front brake caliper shown, rear calipers similar.

1. Drain a small amount of fluid from the master cylinder brake reservoir with a clean suction gun.
2. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.




4. Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper.
5. Remove the brake caliper tension clip (1) by pressing rearward on the front of the clip (2) while pulling the clip out (3) from the caliper.





6. Remove the caliper slide dust bolt shields and loosen the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (2).

CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

7. Remove the brake caliper (3) from the caliper adapter (4) and hang the brake caliper.
8. Remove the inboard and outboard brake pads.