Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
Position a cloth around the reservoir to collect any fluid spillage.
5. Remove brake pads from caliper.
Withdraw pins from caliper.
Remove anti-rattle spring.
Discard brake pads.
6. Clean all mating surfaces and remove brake dust, see WARNING above.
7. Repeat above procedure to remove opposite side brake pads.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Make sure grease does not contact brake-pad friction surface or brake disc.
To prevent brake squeal apply grease to the shoulders of the brake-pad backplate. Apply a uniform layer of grease to backplate shoulders, making
sure the whole shoulder is covered.
2. CAUTION:
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Retracting the caliper piston may cause the fluid reservoir to over-flow. Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work with clean
water.