FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front

Fig. 3 Removing Outboard Pad:





REMOVAL

1. Remove 1/2 of brake fluid from reservoir.
2. Raise and support front of vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove caliper-to-steering knuckle attaching bolts.
5. Remove caliper and brake pads as an assembly by pulling lower end of caliper outward from steering knuckle, then sliding assembly away from braking disc. Suspend caliper with wire to avoid damaging brake hose.
6. Remove outboard pad by prying between pad and caliper. Support caliper to avoid damage to brake hose.
7. Remove inboard pad by pulling away from caliper piston.

Fig. 4 Brake Pad Identification:





Fig. 5 Installing Inboard Pad:





Fig. 6 Installing Outboard Pad:





INSTALLATION


The inboard pads are interchangeable and may be used on either side of vehicle. The outboard pads are not interchangeable and are marked "L" for left side, or "R" for right side of vehicle.
1. Lubricate adapter ways with suitable grease.
2. Install inboard pad in caliper, entering retainer into bore of piston.
3. Position properly marked outboard pad hold-down spring into caliper as shown.
4. Lower caliper over braking disc, then install attaching bolts. Torque bolts to specifications.
5. Install tire and wheel assembly and lower vehicle.