Brake Pads Replacement - Front (Single Piston Caliper)

Brake Pads Replacement - Front (Single Piston Caliper)

Removal Procedure
1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.





2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.





3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Important: The following service procedure is for the vehicles that have had the brake rotor retainers removed.

6. Install and hand tighten a wheel lug nut to hold the brake rotor in place.
7. Compress the front caliper piston.





7.1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
7.2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the piston is fully seated in the caliper bore.
7.3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.

Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.





8. Remove the brake caliper assembly from the mounting bracket.
9. Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.





10. Remove the inboard brake pad.
11. Remove the retainer spring.
12. Remove the outboard brake pad.
13. Inspect the disc brake mounting and hardware.
14. Inspect the disc brake caliper.
15. Inspect the caliper bolts for corrosion or damage. Do not attempt to polish away any corrosion. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing the caliper.

Installation Procedure

Important: Before installing new brake pads, clean the outside surface of the caliper boot with denatured alcohol.





1. Install the outboard lining.
2. Install the retainer spring on the inboard brake lining.
3. Install inboard lining in the caliper.

Notice: Refer to Installing Hoses without Twists or Bends Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the caliper.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
7. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
8. Slowly release the brake pedal.
9. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 6-7 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
10. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level.
11. Burnish the new brake pads.