Front Pads

REMOVAL

NOTE: If a squealing noise occurs from the front brake while driving, check the pad wear indicator plate. If the indicator plate contacts the rotor, the disc pad assembly should be replaced.
^ Draw out two-thirds of the brake fluid from the reservoir.
^ Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety stands.

1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.





2. Remove lock bolt (1).
3. Remove caliper assembly and support the caliper assembly so that the brake hose is not stretched or damaged.
4. Remove pad assembly with shim.
5. Remove Clip.





INSTALLATION
1. Install clip.





2. Install pad assembly with shim and apply special grease (approximately 0.2 g) to both contacting surfaces of the inner shims (2). Wipe off extruded grease after installing.





3. Install caliper assembly, use adjustable pliers to bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Be careful do not damage the piston boot and do not damage the flexible hose by twisting or pulling it.





4. Install lock bolt (5) and tighten the bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 74 Nm (54 ft. lbs.)





5. Install wheel and tire assembly.
6. Pump the brake pedal several times to make sure that the pedal is firm. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir after pumping the brakes.