Front

Replacement
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.





2. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts (A) from the knuckle.
3. Remove the flange bolt (B) while holding the pin A (C) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (D) up out of the way. Check the hoses and pin boots for damage and deterioration.





4. Remove the pad shims (A), and pads (B).





5. Remove the pad retainers (A).
6. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front pads as a set.
7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
9. Install the pad retainers.





10. Apply Molykote M77 grease to the pad side of the shims (A), and the back of the pads (B),and other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess grease off the shim. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the discs and pads.
11. Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly. Install the pad with the wear indicator (C) on the inside.
If you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.





12. Push in the piston (A) so the caliper will fit over the pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
13. Pivot the caliper down into the position. Install the flange bolt (B), and torque it to the specified torque while holding the pin (C) with a wrench. Be careful not to damage the pin boot. Check the hoses and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
14. Install the brake hose onto the knuckle.
15. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then road-test.

NOTE: Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.

16. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.