Front
Brake PadsMaterial:
Removal and Installation
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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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. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
^ If required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Remove the brake hose from the support bracket.
4. Remove the brake pad retaining clip.
5. CAUTION: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons, as this can damage the pistons and boots.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang from the brake caliper flexible hose. Use a suitable tool to support the brake caliper.
Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the caliper aside.
^ Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
^ To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
6. CAUTION: Install new brake pads if they are worn past the specified thickness above the metal backing plates. Install new brake pads in complete axle sets.
Remove the 2 brake pads and inspect for wear or contamination.
7. CAUTION: If the caliper piston is retracted into the housing, brake fluid may be displaced from the master cylinder.
CAUTION: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores.
If installing new brake pads, using a suitable tool and a worn brake pad, compress the disc brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.