Front

Front Disc Brake Assembly:

REMOVAL

1. Remove approximately two-thirds of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Using needle nose pliers, remove the pad retainer spring that locks in the disc pad retainer pins.
5. Using a hammer and pin punch, remove the disc pad retainer pins shown in Fig. 7.
6. Using a screwdriver, pry the caliper outward to compress the caliper piston inward, then remove the outboard brake pad and shim.
7. Mark the shims with a permanent marker so they can be installed in their original position.
8. Push the caliper inward with one hand, then remove the inboard brake pad with the other hand.
9. Remove the anchor plate clips from the caliper anchor plate. Label the anchor plate clips ``top'' and ``bottom'' as they are removed.

INSTALLATION

1. Install the anchor plate clips. If the clips are not placed in their original positions, the locating tabs may contact the brake rotor.
2. Push the caliper assembly inward and install the inboard brake pad and shims.
3. Pry the caliper outward and install the outboard pad and shim. Ensure the spring tabs on the back of the brake are properly aligned and fully seated in the caliper piston.
4. Install the brake pad retaining pins, then pin retaining spring.
5. Install wheel and tire assembly. Torque wheel lug nuts to 65-88 ft. lbs.
6. Correct level of brake fluid in master cylinder as necessary.