Removal

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.

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





3. Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) and outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the brake pad backing plate.
4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the pads as a set.

Replacement





1. Remove the flange bolt (A).

NOTE: The pad springs are installed on the brake pads to prevent brake drag. Be careful when pivoting up the caliper body fully, or the spring could be flipped out of position.





2. Pivot the caliper slightly so the brake pads do not come out of position, and hold the brake pads on both sides firmly with your fingers. Remove the pad springs (A) from the brake pads.





3. Pivot the caliper up out of the way, and remove the pads (A).
4. Remove the inner pad shim (B), and outer pad shim (C).
5. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
6. Remove the pad retainers (A). Clean the upper and lower pad retainers; remove any corrosion.





7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
9. Install the pad retainers.





10. Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to both sides of the inner pad shim (A), and outer pad shim (B), the back of the brake pads (C), and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the shim. Contaminated brake discs and brake 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 (D) on the bottom inside. 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 (A) 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. Hold the brake pads on both sides firmly with your fingers, and install the new pad springs (A) on the brake pads. Holding the brake pads, set the caliper over the brake pads by pivoting it down slowly.

NOTE: Insert the pad spring ends into the pad installation holes securely.





14. Pivot the caliper (A) down into position. Be careful not to damage the pin boots.
15. Install the flange bolt (B), and tighten it to the specified torque.
16. Press the brake pedal several times to seat the pads/pistons and restore brake pedal height.
17. After installation, check for leaks at the hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
18. Install the front wheels, and test-drive the vehicle.