Inspection and Replacement

Inspection and Replacement

WARNING: Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies.

Use a vacuum cleaner, to avoid breathing brake dust.

1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

A Caliper bolt
B Caliper body

3. Remove the caliper bolt and pivot the caliper body up out of the way.

Note: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage or deterioration.

A Inner shim B
B Inner shim A
C Inner pad
D Outer pad
E Outer pad shim

4. Remove the pad shims (M/T only), and inner and outer pads.
5. Check pad shims for wear.

A Backing plate

6. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining.

Brake Pad Thickness:
Standard: A/T: 11.0mm (0.43 in)
M/T: 12.5mm (0.49 in)
Service Limit: 1.6mm (0.06 in)

Note: Measurement does not include pad backing plate thickness.

7. If the brake pad thickness is less than service limit, replace the front pads as a set.

A Pad retainers
B Caliper bracket

8. Remove the pad retainers. Check for wear.
9. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves or cracks. Check caliper bracket for cracks.
10. Check the brake disc for damage or cracks.
11. Install the pad retainers.