Replacement - Front

Brake Pads Replacement - Front (1500 Series)

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Removal Procedure





1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, no fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
3. If the fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point, and the minimum allowable level, remove fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Compress the brake caliper pistons.
^ Install 2 large C-clamps over the top of the caliper housing and against the back of the outboard pad.
^ Slowly tighten the C-clamps until the pistons are pushed completely into the caliper bores.
^ Remove the C-clamps from the caliper.





6. Remove the lower brake caliper bolt.

Caution: Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors/calipers and/or the brake drums removed. Damage to the brake system may result. If brake system damage occurs and is not repaired, vehicle damage and/or personal injury or death may result.





7. Rotate the caliper upwards.
8. Remove the brake pads from the caliper bracket.





9. Remove and discard the anti-rattle clips.
10. Inspect the caliper and caliper bracket.

Installation Procedure





1. Install NEW anti-rattle clips to the caliper bracket.





2. Install the brake pads to the caliper bracket. The inner pad has 1 wear indicator, the outer pad has none.
3. Rotate the caliper back down and into place.





4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the lower brake caliper bolt.
Tighten the bolt to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the safety stands.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of it's travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 7-8 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and pads.
11. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary.
12. Burnish the pads and rotors.