Front

Pads

Removal
1. Remove brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir until the reservoir is half full.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.





4. CAUTION: Install a new pad if worn to or past the specified thickness above the metal backing plate. Install new pads in complete axle sets.

Inspect the pads for wear or contamination.





5. Remove the lower caliper bolt on the RH caliper and the upper caliper bolt on the LH caliper first.





6. Rotate the disc brake caliper away from the brake disc rotor.





7. Remove the pads and the slippers.
1. Remove the pads.
2. Remove the stainless slippers.





8. Inspect the brake disc.
^ If the brake disc is cracked, install a new brake disc.
^ If diagnosis has revealed vibration in the steering wheel, seat, or brake pedal while braking, machine the brake disc. Heavily scored brake discs, similar to that caused by linings worn to the backing plate, must also be machined.
^ Measure the brake disc for minimum thickness.
^ If the brake disc is not within specification, install a new brake disc.





9. Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks.
^ If leaks are found, disassembly is required.

Installation





1. NOTE: Use a suitable suction device to remove brake fluid from the master cylinder.

NOTE: Clean the support bracket and slipper surfaces.

Install the slippers and the pads.
1. Install the slippers.
2. Install the pads.





2. NOTE: If installing new pads, the caliper pistons must be compressed using a C-clamp and a wooden block. Lower the brake fluid level in the master cylinder if required.

Rotate the disc brake caliper into the anchor bracket.





3. Install the caliper bolt.
4. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
5. Check the brake system for correct operation.