Front
BRAKE PADS - FRONT REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONRemoval
Warning
^ Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Warning
^ Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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. If necessary, using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir until it is halt filled.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. For the LH brake caliper, release the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring.
^ Apply force to the center of the spring and pull outward at the bottom of the spring to remove it from the lower brake caliper cavity.
Caution
^ If the brake pad anti-rattle spring is to be removed, do not force the spring off the brake caliper or damage to the spring can occur.
Caution
^ Do not use any tools to remove the spring, use hand force only. Do not use excessive force or damage to the spring can occur.
Note
^ The LH side brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the upper brake caliper cavity.
4. Rotate the spring upward and remove it from the brake caliper.
5. For the RH brake caliper, release the upper portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring.
^ Apply force to the center of the spring and pull outward at the top of the spring to remove it from the upper brake caliper cavity.
Note
^ The RH side brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the lower brake caliper cavity.
6. Rotate the spring downward and remove it from the brake caliper.
7. Remove the 2 guide pin bushing caps and the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts, position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
Caution
^ Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
8. Remove the 2 brake pads from the caliper.
9. Inspect the brake pads for wear and contamination, install new pads as necessary.
10. Compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper.
Note
^ Use a suitable tool to protect the brake caliper piston boots.
11. Inspect the brake disc and resurface or install new as necessary.
Installation
1. Clean, dry and inspect the brake caliper anchor plate. Apply a light coat of specified lubricant to the 4 brake pad contact points on the anchor plate.
2. Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
^ Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.
Note
^ Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.
3. Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the 2 bushing caps.
^ Tighten the bolts to 50 N-m (5.0 kgf-m, 37 ft-lbf).
4. Install the anchor housing spring.
(1) Insert the tab of the spring into the brake caliper cavity.
(2) Twist the tab into the cavity (LH side in the upper brake caliper cavity, RH side in the lower brake caliper cavity).
Note
^ The 2-tabbed end of the brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed first.
5. Rotate the anchor housing spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
6. Position the other anchor housing spring portion onto the anchor plate.
7. Push down and inward until the upper and lower ends of the brake pad anti-raffle spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.
8. Verify that the brake pad anti-rattle spring is correctly latched by pulling on the spring.
Caution
^ The latch MUST be positioned as shown, or damage to component may occur.
9. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
10. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
11. Test the brakes for normal operation.