850 Turbo L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 57 B5234FT (1996)
Removing brake pads
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Push out split pins with a 3 mm (0.12") punch.
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Remove retaining spring.
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Remove brake pads and shims.
Use puller 9992917-6 if brake pads will not come out easily.
Cleaning and checking
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Clean brake pad contact surfaces in brake caliper.
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Check piston boot.
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If piston boot looks worn, replace it as a precautionary measure.
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If the piston boot is damaged, recondition the brake caliper according to Service Manual section KD, (or PPP) "Disc brake caliper rear, recondition".
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Press pistons back with a adjustable pliers (A) (water pump pliers) or press tool 9992809-5. Take care to avoid damaging piston boot.
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Check that piston boot is in the proper position.
Installing the shims
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Grease the shims on both sides with a thin layer of silicon grease, P/N 1161325-4.
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The new type of shims has a cut-out. The shims must be installed with the cut-out facing down in the disc brake caliper as shown.
