Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Brembo Brakes
Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Brembo BrakesService Repair No - 70.40.02
Removal
1. WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels and tires.
3. LH side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
^ Release the lead from the clips.
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
1. WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
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 clips.
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.