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Front

Brake Pad Removal:






Removal:

1. Raise front of vehicle and support with jack stands.
2. Remove wheels.
3. Remove the pad retainer pins (1), remove the pad retainer springs (2).
4. Remove Inner and outer pads and shims (3), remove pad guide plates (4).

Installation:

1. Using SST 49 0221 600C or equivalent, push caliper piston back into cylinder.
2. Install pad guide plates (4) and inner/outer pads and shims (3).
3. Install pad retainer springs (2) and pad retainer pins (1).
4. Install wheel.
5. Lower vehicle.