Brake Pads Replacement - Front

Brake Pads Replacement- Front

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
Brake Dust Caution


1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from reservoir before proceeding.
If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.

3. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
Vehicle Lifting

4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Hand tighten 2 wheel lug nuts to retain the rotor to the hub.

Important: It is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose from the caliper when replacing brake pads.







6. Remove the brake caliper.
7. Remove the front brake pads from the caliper bracket.







8. Remove the retainer slides from the caliper bracket.







9. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:
- The disc brake mounting and hardware.
- The caliper dust boot.

10. Inspect the caliper bolts (2) and pins for corrosion or damage. Do not attempt to polish away corrosion. If corrosion is found, use new parts, including bushings, when installing the caliper.



Installation Procedure







1. Bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block (2) across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.







2. Install the retainer slides to the caliper bracket.







Important: When installing front brake pads, the pad with the wear indicator must be installed in the inboard position against the piston in the brake caliper. When properly installed, the wear indicator will point upward with the caliper installed on the car. If the pad with the wear indicator is installed in the outboard position in the caliper, interference between the spare wheel and the brake caliper may occur if the spare is installed, and premature front brake lining wear may result.

3. Install the front pads to the caliper bracket.
4. Install the caliper.
5. Remove the 2 hand tightened wheel lug nuts that retained the rotor to the hub.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
9. Slowly release the brake pedal.
10. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 8 and 9 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
11. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level.
12. Burnish the pads and rotors.