Front Brake Pads (HP-2), Removing and Installing

Brake pads, removing and installing
Removing

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

- Raise vehicle.
- Remove wheels.





- Secure brake disc using a wheel bolt.
- Disconnect connector for brake pad wear indicator.





- Disengage connector from bracket using a screwdriver and simultaneously turn connector 90
- Lift connector up and out and disengage wire.





- Press upper and lower spring tensioner out of locking mechanism using pliers (arrows).
- Slide spring to side.

Note: Before pushing back piston, siphon some of the brake Fluid out of the brake Fluid reservoir. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, Fluid will overflow and cause damage.

WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth.





- Press piston back into brake caliper housing.
- To do this, insert floating frame using a screwdriver as shown and press powerfully outward.





- First use screwdriver to press outer brake pads off brake caliper.





- Press floating frame firmly in direction of (arrow) until stop.
- Pry brake pads carefully out of piston and remove brake caliper housing.

Note:
^ Clean brake caliper housing thoroughly before installing new brake pads.
^ Be especially careful to remove any residual adhesive foil on outer brake pads.

Installing





- Insert lower and upper brake pads in piston.

Note:
^ Make sure protrusions on backing plates are securely fitted in brake piston.
^ Do not damage protective caps when installing brake pads.





- Press floating frame outward until stop.
- Remove protective foil on backing plates of outer brake pads.





- Make sure protrusions on backing plate are securely fitted in floating frame.

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

- Remove wheel bolt from wheel hub.

Note: When installing wheels, make sure rim Range does not rest on brake caliper. This could push brake pads out of position.

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