Brake Pads Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure





1. Remove two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Remove front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Front).





5. Remove the inner and outer brake pads from the caliper mounting plate. Use a screwdriver if necessary to remove the pads from their installed position.
6. Inspect the caliper guide pins for free movement in the caliper mounting plate.
7. Inspect the caliper guide pin boots for proper seating in the retaining groove of the caliper guide pin and the rear caliper mounting plate.
8. Replace the caliper guide pins and/or guide pin boots if any of the following conditions exist:
^ Excessive Corrosion
^ Excessive Wear
^ Visible Damage

Installation Procedure





1. Install the inner and outer pads into the caliper mounting plate. Ensure that the wear sensor is at the trailing edge of the outer brake pad when the wheel is rotating forward. If the wear sensor is not at the trailing edge, the outer brake pad is on the wrong side.
2. Install the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Front).





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the caliper mounting pin bolts.
^ Tighten the mounting pin bolts to 31 Nm (23 ft. lbs.).
4. With the engine running, pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly until the inner and outer brake pads are positioned against rotor (firm pedal).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Refill the master cylinder to the proper level with clean, fresh brake fluid.
8. Inspect the hydraulic brake system for brake fluid leaks.
9. Burnish the new pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors.