Front

Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
^ Avoid breathing dust particles.
^ Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.

Replacement
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels.





2. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts (A).
3. Remove the flange bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the brake hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.





4. Remove the pad shims (A) and brake pads (B).
5. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.





6. Remove the pad retainers (A), and check the caliper pin for free movement.
7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
9. Clean and install the pad retainers.





10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of shim outer pad shim C, inner pad shim B, both sides of inner pad shim A, the back of brake pads (D), and to the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and brake pads. Contaminated brake discs and pads reduce stopping ability. Keep assembly paste off the brake discs and brake pad material.
11. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly.
Install the brake pads with the wear indicator (E) on top.
If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.





12. Push in the piston (B) so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Check the brake fluid level. The brake fluid may overflow if the reservoir is too full. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
13. Pivot the caliper (C) down into Position. Install the flange bolt (D), and tighten it to the specified torque.
14. Install the brake hose mounting bolts, and tighten then to 9.8 Nm (1.0 kgf-m, 2.2 ft. lbs.).
15. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.

16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Then test-drive the vehicle.