Disc Brake System: Description and Operation

Front Disc Brake Components-Exploded View:

The front disc brake system includes:
^ Front brake shoes and linings
^ Front disc brake calipers
^ Stainless steel locating pins
^ Front disc brake rotors
^ Front brake hoses
^ Brake caliper bolts

The front disc brake caliper slides on two stainless steel locating pins.

The front disc brakes use a pin slider-type front disc brake caliper with a 276.225mm (10.875 inches) front disc brake rotor. The front disc brake caliper is attached to the front suspension with two Torxa3 head brake caliper bolts. Rubber insulators isolate the stainless steel locating pins from direct contact with the front disc brake caliper.

The inboard front brake shoe and lining is equipped with a wear indicator. The indicator contacts the front disc brake rotor and makes a squealing noise when the brake shoes and linings are worn. The noise is a warning to vehicle owners that the brakes need service before any damage occurs to the front disc brake rotor.

The front disc brake caliper must be removed to replace the front brake pads.