Brake Pad: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Drain approximately 1/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel.
3. Place C-clamp on caliper and tighten clamp to move caliper piston approximately 0.118 inch in cylinder bore, then remove clamp.

CAUTION: Do not use screwdriver or similar tool to pry caliper piston away from brake rotor.





4. Disengage anti-rattle spring from brake pads.
5. Remove brake pad pins and anti-rattle spring, then pull brake pads and shims out of caliper. Do not discard shims found behind inner brake pad.

INSTALLATION
1. Push piston fully back into caliper bore.
2. Apply suitable brake grease to both sides of inner shim and to back of inner brake pad.
3. Install brake pads and shims, ensuring shims are positioned properly.
4. Install brake pad pins, anti-rattle spring and pin retainer.
5. Install wheel and lower vehicle, then inspect and adjust master cylinder fluid level as required.