Front

Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement

Special Tools Required
Brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

Replacement
1. Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. While holding the caliper pin (A) with a wrench, remove the flange bolt (B). Be careful not to damage the pin boot. Then pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way. Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration.





5. Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).





6. Remove the pad retainers (A).





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 Molykote M-77 assembly paste (P/N 087989010) to the pad side of inner shim A, outer pad shim B, and outer pad shim C, the back of the brake pads (D), and the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess assembly paste off the shims and brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake discs and brake pads.





11. Install the brake pads and the pad shims as shown. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (E) on the upper 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. Mount the brake caliper piston compressor (A) on the caliper (B).





13. Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.

NOTE: Be careful when in pressing in the pistons brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir.

14. Remove the brake caliper piston compressor.
15. Pivot the caliper down into position. Install the flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque while holding the caliper pin (B), with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin boot.





16. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.

NOTE: Engagement of the brakes 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.

17. Add brake fluid as needed.
18. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary. Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks.