Front Brake Pads (FN-3), Removing and Installing

Brake pads, removing and installing
Removing

Note: If re-using brake pads, mark them so they can be installed in their original positions to prevent uneven braking.





- Remove protective caps.





- Using screwdriver, pry off brake pad retaining spring from brake caliper housing and remove.





- Remove both guide pins from brake caliper.
- Remove brake caliper housing and support so that the weight of the brake caliper does not burden or damage the brake hose.
- Remove brake pads from brake caliper housing or from brake carrier.

Installing

Note: Press piston back into caliper housing using resetting tool before inserting new brake pads. Before pushing back the piston, draw off brake fluid out of the brake Fluid reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, Fluid will overflow and cause damage.





- Press piston back.





- Insert brake pad with retaining spring in brake caliper housing.

Note: Inner pad (with spring) is marked with an arrow. The arrow must point in the direction of forward rotation of the brake disc when installed. Noise may result from incorrect installation.

- Remove protective foil on backing plate of outer brake pad.
- Install outer brake pad on brake carrier.
- Install brake caliper housing in brake carrier using both guide pins (25 Nm).
- Install both protective caps.
- Install retaining spring in brake caliper housing.

Note: After installing brake pads and before moving vehicle, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.

- Install wheels
Tightening torque 120 Nm
- Check brake fluid level and top off, if necessary.