Front

CAUTION:
Always remove some brake fluid from reservoir before installing new brake pads. When caliper piston is pushed back, fluid is forced out of caliper and into reservoir. Remove fluid with an appliance used for this purpose only.

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheels.

Caliper With Sensor Connector:

2. On models equipped, pull plug connector for wear indicator out of clip, then press connector on knurled surface and pull apart.

Front Caliper Mounting:

3. Using open end wrench to hold guide pin head, remove lower caliper mounting bolt.

Girling Front Caliper:

4. Swing caliper upward, then remove brake pads.
5. Push piston back into caliper housing.
6. Install brake pads and heat shield with shield facing piston, then swing caliper downward and install ``new'' lower self-locking mounting bolt. Use an open end wrench to hold guide pin in position when tightening lower mounting bolt. Tighten bolt to 35 Nm (26 ft.lbs.).
7. On models equipped, connect wear indicator plug and attach to retaining clip.
8. Refill reservoir to MAX mark.
9. Depress brake pedal several times to position caliper piston and seat brake pads.
10. Recheck brake fluid level before road test.

NOTE:
Disconnect brake hoses only when replacing or servicing calipers. When detaching but not removing brake calipers, do not remove hoses. Hang calipers on frame.