Front
REPLACEMENT OF BRAKE PADSIf a squeaking noise occurs from the front brake while driving and braking, inspect the brake pads.
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Check the pad thickness through the cylinder inspection hole. If the pad lining thickness is out of specification, replace the pads.
Specifications
3. Remove two bolts from the torque plate and remove the brake cylinder.
4. Remove the brake cylinder and suspend it with wire.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake hose.
5. Remove the pads.
CAUTION: Be careful not to depress the brake pedal while disassembling the pads.
INSPECTION
1. Check the pads for wear or oil contamination. Replace or correct if necessary.
2. Check the shims for damaged or deformed.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the pad clips.
2. Install the pads onto each pad clip.
NOTE:
1 All four pads must be replaced as a complete set.
2 Position the pad with its pad wear sensor upward on piston side.
3 Remove rust before position the pad clip or replace new one if it is damaged.
3. Press in piston with a hammer handle or equivalent.
4. Lower and insert the brake cylinder carefully so as not to damage the boot.
5. Install the two guide rod bolts and tighten.
Guide rod bolt 22 - 32 Nm (220 - 320 kg-cm, 16 - 24 ft. lbs.)