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Brake Pad Replacement




BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

[FRONT]

CAUTION:
When replacing, replace both brake pads (right and left) as a set.





1. Remove the parts indicated in the figure, swivel the caliper body upward and retain it with a wire or similar tool.
2.




Remove the following parts from the caliper body.
(1) Shim
(2) Brake pad assembly
(3) Clip





3.
CAUTION:
Keep grease or other soiling off the pad and brake disk friction surfaces.

Clean the piston part, and press the piston into the cylinder using the special tool piston expander (MB990520).
4. Assemble the shim, brake pad assembly and clip to the caliper support, and tighten the guide pin to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44± 5Nm (32± 4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to the inner side of the brake disk, making sure that the wear indicator is located on the top.

LUBRICATION POINT





[REAR]

CAUTION:
When replacing, replace both brake pads (right and left) as a set.





1. Remove the parts indicated in the figure, swivel the caliper body upward and retain it with a wire or similar tool.
2.




Remove the following parts from the caliper body.
(1) Shim
(2) Brake pad assembly
(3) Clip





3.
CAUTION:
Keep grease or other soiling off the pad and brake disk friction surfaces.

Clean the piston part, and press the piston into the cylinder using the special tool piston expander (MB990520).
4. Assemble the shim, brake pad assembly and clip to the caliper support, and tighten the guide pin to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 44± 5Nm (32± 4 ft-lb)
NOTE:
Install the brake pad assembly (with wear indicator) to the inner side of the brake disk, making sure that the wear indicator is located on the bottom.

LUBRICATION POINT