Front Disc Brake Pads

Brake Pads
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
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Removal

WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only. Failure to follow this instruction may result in braking efficiency being impaired.

CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the front road wheels.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair








3 Tie aside.





4 Repeat the above procedure for the other side.

Installation






WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.

CAUTION: Make sure that the mating faces are clean and free of foreign material and that no grease is applied to the brake pad guides.
1 Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.




2 Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.













CAUTION: Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted and is correctly located.

Torque to: 28 Nm





3 Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
4 Install the front road wheels.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire Service and Repair
5 Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.