Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Replacement
Disc pad
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel.





Caution Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to pry the piston away from the rotor.

3. Remove the brake pad pin retainer.





4. Disengage the anti-rattle spring from the brake pads.





5. Remove the brake pad pins and the-rattle spring.

Notice Do not discard the shims found behind the brake pads.





6. Remove the brake pads and shims.
7. Remove the connector bolt.
Discard the seal washer.





8. Loosen the sleeve bolt and remove the caliper from the steering knuckle

Inspection
Disc pad
1. Check for the oil or grease on the facing, abnormal wear or cracks, and deterioration or damage from heat.





2. Measure the thickness of the lining.
Specified thickness: 0.39 inch (10 mm)
Minimum: 0.08 inch (2.0 mm)
3. Check visually for the damage or wear of the guide plate.

Installation





1. Push the piston back into the caliper bore by using SST.
2. Apply the grease supplied with the brake pad set to both surfaces of the inner shim and to the back of the brake pad.





Notice Ensure the shims are installed with the inner and outer pads.

3. Install the brake pads and shims.
4. Install the brake pad pins.
5. Install the anti-rattle spring.
6. Install the brake pad pin retainer.





7. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Tighten the wheel attaching bolts.
Tightening torque:
88 - 118 Nm (9.0 - 12.0 kg-m, 65 - 87 ft. lbs.)
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Check the master cylinder fluid level. Add a fluid as necessary.