Front

Brake Pads

Material:

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
^ If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is 1/2 full.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
4. Remove the brake pads, brake pad shims and stainless steel shims.
^ Inspect the brake pads and shims for wear or contamination.
5. Remove the brake pad slides.

Installation

1. CAUTION: Protect the caliper piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the bores.

CAUTION: Make sure that the caliper guide pin boots are fully seated or damage to the caliper guide pin boots can occur.

If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.





2. Install the brake pad slides.
3. Apply a thin coating of the supplied grease to the shims and the shim contact area of the brake pads.
4. Install the stainless steel shims to the brake pads.

5. NOTE: The guide pin bolts are different sizes. The longer/bigger bolt is the upper guide pin bolt.

Position the brake caliper and install the 2 guide pin bolts.
^ Tighten to 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs).
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
8. Test the brakes for normal operation.