Brake Pad: Service and Repair

DISC BRAKE PAD CHECK AND REPLACEMENT





NOTE: The brake pads (LH wheel) have indicators that contact the brake disc when the brake pad thickness becomes 2 mm (0.08 inch), and emit a squealing sound to warn the driver.

CAUTION
^ Whenever a pad must be replaced, replace both LH and RH wheel pads as a set to prevent the vehicle from pulling to one side when braking.
^ If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses of the pads on the left and right sides, check the sliding condition of the piston and slide pins.





1. Check the brake pad thickness through the caliper body check port.
Standard value: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
Limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)





CAUTION
Do not wipe off the special grease that is on the lock pin. Do not contaminate the lock pin.





2. Remove the lock pin bolt [Front] or lock pin and brake hose clamp [Rear]. Pivot the caliper assembly and hold it with wires.








3. Remove the following parts from the caliper support.
1) Pad assembly
2) Pad and wear indicator assembly or Pad assembly
3) Shim
4) Clip
4. In order to measure the brake drag force after pad installation, measure the rotary-sliding resistance of the hub with the pads removed.
5. Install the pads and caliper assembly, and then check the brake drag force.