Front

NOTE: Ensure 'P' is selected in main gearbox, differential lock is engaged and that the parking brake is applied.

- Loosen the wheel nuts on both front wheels, raise the front of the vehicle and lower onto axle stands, and remove the front road wheels.
- Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
- Disconnect the two-pin electrical plug at the rear of the disc mudshield (front right hand side only).
- Clean the exterior of the calipers.
- Remove the cotter pins from the brake caliper.
- Remove the retaining springs.
- Withdraw the brake pads.
- Clean the exposed parts of the pistons, using new brake fluid.
- Using piston clamp 18G672 or equivalent, press each piston back into its bore, while ensuring that the displaced brake fluid does not overflow from the reservoir.
- Coat the faces of the pistons with Lockheed disc brake lubricant taking care not to let any reach the lining material.
- Insert the new brake pads.
- Place the brake pad retaining springs in position, fit new cotter pins and spread the ends.
- Apply the service brake pedal several times to locate the pads.
- Check the fluid reservoir and top up if necessary.
- Fit the road wheels, and secure them in position with the wheel nuts, but do not fully tighten the wheel nuts at this stage.
- Lower the vehicle and finally tighten the wheel nuts.