Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6007-B Disc Brake Piston Installation Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
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, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before
proceeding. |
3. |
If the brake fluid level is
higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum
allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before
proceeding. |
6. |
Remove the brake caliper lower
guide pin bolt (2). |
7. |
Without disconnecting the
hydraulic brake flexible hose, pivot the caliper (1) upward and
secure the caliper with heavy mechanics wire, or equivalent.
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8. |
Remove the brake pads (1) from
the caliper mounting bracket. |
9. |
Push the disc brake calliper
piston (1) into the calliper bore using the CH-6007-B
installation tool . |
10. |
Remove the brake pad retainer
springs (1) from the caliper bracket. |
11. |
Thoroughly clean the brake pad
hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket of any debris and
corrosion. |
12. |
Inspect the brake caliper
guide pins for freedom of movement and inspect the condition of the
guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and outboard within
the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots,
and observe for the following: |
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Restricted caliper guide pin
movement |
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Looseness in the brake caliper
mounting bracket |
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Seized or binding caliper
guide pins |
13. |
If any of the conditions
listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require
replacement. |
Installation Procedure
1. |
Ensure the brake pad hardware
mating surfaces are clean. |
2. |
Install the brake pad retainer
springs (1) to the brake caliper bracket. |
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Apply a thin coat of high temperature silicone lube to the
brake pad retainers. |
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Note: The wear sensor
equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with
the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during
forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in
vehicle position.
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3. |
Install the brake pads (1) to
the caliper bracket. |
4. |
Remove the support, and rotate
the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the
caliper mounting bracket. |
5. |
Install the lower brake
calliper guide pin bolt and tighten to 28 N·m (21 lb
ft) . |
8. |
With the engine OFF, gradually
apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel
distance. |
9. |
Slowly release the brake
pedal. |
10. |
Wait 15 seconds, then
gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel
distance again until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This
will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
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