Brakes - Premature Front Brake Pad Wear
T-SB-0392-09December 3, 2009
Premature Front Brake Pad Wear
Service Category
Brake
Section
Brake (front)
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2009 - 2010 model year Corolla vehicles may exhibit premature pad wear. Use the following replacement pads to address this condition.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
^ Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Repair Procedure
1. Remove the front wheel.
2. Inspect the front pads for any irregular wear by loosening the two bolts on the brake caliper assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper assembly and support it to prevent damage to the flexible line.
4. Inspect the front pads for wear.
If the pads are worn excessively then replace the pads with the new part number.
5. Add disc brake caliper grease to both sides of the pad support clips and the anti-squeal shims.
6. Install the pads into the brake caliper support assembly.
7. Install the brake caliper and tighten the caliper bolts.
Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft*lbf)
8. Install the wheel and tighten the wheel nuts.
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft*lbf)
9. Road test the vehicle to confirm that there are no further issues with the brake system.