On Vehicle Service

Components

WARNING: Clean dust on caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of air borne particles or other materials.

CAUTION:
^ While removing cylinder body, never depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
^ It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, hang cylinder body with a wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
^ Do not damage piston boot.
^ If any shim is subject to serious corrosion, replace it with a new one.
^ Always replace shims and shim covers as a set when replacing brake pads.
^ Burnish brake contact surface after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or it a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

On-vehicle Inspection
PAD WEAR INSPECTION





^ Inspect the thickness of pad through cylinder body inspection hole. Use a scale for inspection if necessary.
Standard thickness: 8.5 mm (0.335 inch)
Repair limit thickness: 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)