Brake Pad: Service and Repair

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS REMOVAL





1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies.
3. Compress the caliper (2).
4. Remove the caliper slide pin bolts.

5. Remove the caliper (1) from the caliper adapter (2).

NOTE: Do not allow brake hose to support caliper assembly.

6. Support and hang the caliper.





7. Remove the inboard brake pad (4) from the caliper adapter (1).
8. Remove the outboard brake pad (2) from the caliper adapter (1).





9. Remove the anti-rattle clips (1) from the pad (2).

FRONT DISC BRAKE PADS INSTALLATION





1. Bottom pistons in caliper bore with C-clamp. Place an old brake shoe between a C-clamp and caliper piston.
2. Clean caliper mounting adapter.
3. Install new anti-rattle clips (1) to the brake pads (2).





4. Install inboard brake pad (4) in adapter (1).
5. Install outboard brake pad (2) in adapter (1).
6. Install the caliper (1) over rotor, Then push the caliper onto the adapter (2).





7. Install caliper slide pin bolts (4).
8. Install wheel and tire assemblies and lower vehicle.
9. Apply brakes several times to seat caliper pistons and brake shoes and obtain firm pedal.
10. Top off master cylinder fluid level.