Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Exploded view of disc brake assembly. Sumitomo:

MODELS W/SUMITOMO CALIPER

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
2. Remove pad protector by prying upward at center with screwdriver or equivalent tool.
3. Remove M-clip and K-spring from pad retaining pins, Fig. 1.
4. Remove brake pad retaining pins from caliper, then pull brake pads from caliper assembly and remove anti-squeak shim from outer pad.
5. Bottom piston in caliper using suitable tool.
6. Install anti-squeak shim onto outer pad, then install pads and retaining pins into caliper.
7. Install M-clip and K-spring onto retaining pins, then place pad protector into position on retaining pins.

Fig. 2 Exploded view of disc brake assembly. Tokico:

MODELS W/TOKICO CALIPER

1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel/tire assembly.
2. Remove lower bolt and caliper assembly, Fig. 3. Position assembly aside using suitable wire.
3. Remove brake pads and shim.
4. Bottom piston in caliper using suitable tool.
5. Install new brake pads and attach shim to the outer pad. Torque lower bolt to 19 ft. lbs.