Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes

Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes

Service Repair No - 70.40.02

Removal

WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.

WARNING: If the brake pad wear warning light has been activated, the pad wear sensor must be replaced.

WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels and tires.

CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor. Use fingers only.

3. LH side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
^ Release the lead from the clip.





4. Remove the brake pads.
^ Remove the 2 retaining pins.
^ Remove the anti-rattle spring.
^ Withdraw the brake pads.





5. Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

Installation

WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.

1. Clean the components.
2. Inspect the caliper piston seals for damage.
3. Position a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid. Connect the bleed tube to the bleed screw and loosen the screw.
4. Press the pistons into the caliper housing.
^ Tighten the bleed screw to 19 Nm (14 ft. lbs).
5. Repeat the above process for the other 2 pistons.
6. Disconnect the bleed tube and remove the jar.
7. Install the brake pads.
^ Position the anti-rattle spring.
^ Install the pins, making sure the pin collets are fully engaged in the caliper.
8. LH side only: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
^ Secure the lead in the clip.
9. Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
10. Install the wheels and tires.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs).
11. Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.