Removal and Installation
Front Brake Pad Inspection and ReplacementSpecial Tools Required
- Brembo brake caliper piston compressor 07AAE-SEPA100
- Pin driver, 3.5 mm 07744-0010300
CAUTION: Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
- Avoid breathing dust particles.
- Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
Inspection
NOTE: Due to the high performance nature of the brake system on M/T model, the rotors and pads may wear faster than on A/T model. Be sure to inspect the front rotor thickness anytime the front pads are replaced.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels. Take care not to scratch the calipers (M/T model).
2. Remove the brake pads.
3. Check the thickness of the brake pads (A). Do not include the thickness of the brake pad backing plate (B).
Brake pad thickness:
Standard:
A/T model: 10.3 - 11.0 mm (0.41 - 0.43 inch)
M/T model (4-piston caliper type):
8.8 - 10.0 mm (0.35 - 0.39 inch)
Service limit: 1.6 mm (0.06 inch)
A/T model
M/T model (4-piston caliper type)
4. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the brake pads as a set.
Replacement: A/T model
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the brake hose mounting bolts (A).
3. Remove the flange bolt (B) while holding the pin (C) with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot, and pivot the caliper (D) up out of the way. Check the hose and pin boots for damage and deterioration.
4. Remove the pad shims (A) and the brake pads (B).
5. Remove the pad retainers (A).
6. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
7. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
8. Clean and install the pad retainers.
9. Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 08798-9010) to the brake pad side of inner pad shim A, inner pad shim B. both sides of the outer pad shim C, outer pad shim D the back of the brake pads (E), and to the other areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess grease off the shims and the brake pads. Contaminated brake discs or pads Deduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the brake discs and pads.
10. Install the brake pads and pad shines correctly. Install the brake pad with the Wear indicator (F) on the upper-inside. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.
11. Push in the piston (B) so the caliper will fit over the brake pads. Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.
12. Pivot the caliper (C) down into position. Install the flange bolt (D), and torque it to the specified torque while holding the pin A with a wrench being careful not to damage the pin boot.
13. Install the brake hose mounting bolts, and tighten them to the specified torque.
14. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then test-drive the vehicle.
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.
15. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
16. Reinstall the front wheels.
Replacement: M/T model (4-piston caliper type)
NOTE: Due to the high performance nature of the brake system on M/T model, the rotors and pads may wear faster than on A/T model. Be sure to inspect the front rotor thickness anytime the front pads are replaced.
1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels. Take care not to scratch the calipers.
2. Remove the pad pins (A) using the special tool from the outside to the inside of vehicle, and remove the pad spring (B).
3. Remove the brake pads (A).
4. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.
5. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
6. Mount the special tool (A) on the caliper.
7. Press in the outside and inside pistons with the brake caliper wrench so the caliper will fit over the pads.
8. Remove the special tool.
9. Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 08798-9010) to the back of the brake pads (A). Wipe excess grease off the pads. Contaminated brake discs or brake pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the brake disc and pads.
10. Install the brake pads correctly. Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (B) on the outside. If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.
11. Install the pad spring (A).
12. Hold the pad spring, and install the, pad pins (B) into the caliper from the inside to the outside of vehicle using the special tool.
13. Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then test-drive.
NOTE: Engagement of the brakes 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.
14. After installation, check for leaks at the brake hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.
15. Reinstall the front wheels. Take care not to scratch the calipers.