Front

Brake Pads - 4.0L SOHC and 4.6L (3V)

Material:

Disc Brake System - Exploded View:

Removal

WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.
- If required, remove fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is half full.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

3. CAUTION: Do not use the caliper sight hole to retract pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove and discard the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
- Support the brake caliper using mechanic's wire.

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

Remove the brake pads and discard the 4 spring clips.
5. Inspect the brake caliper.
- If leaks or damaged boots are found, install a new brake caliper.
6. Inspect the brake caliper anchor plate assembly.
- Check the guide pins and boots for binding or damage.
- Lubricate the guide pins with the specified grease.
- Install a new brake caliper anchor plate if it is worn or damaged.

Installation

1. NOTE: Protect the pistons and the boots when compressing the brake caliper piston into the caliper bore.

Using a suitable tool, compress the caliper pistons into the brake caliper bore.

2. CAUTION: Do not allow grease, oil, brake fluid or other contaminants to contact the pad lining material. Do not install contaminated pads.

NOTE: Install all the hardware supplied with the brake pad kits.

Install 4 new spring clips and the 2 brake pads.
3. Position the brake caliper on the anchor plate and install 2 new guide pin bolts.
- Tighten to 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
4. If necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
5. Test the brakes for normal operation.