Front

Pad Replacement

WARNING: Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.

CAUTION:
- When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal or piston will pop out.
- Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
- Always replace shims when replacing pads.
- If shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
- It is only necessary to remove connecting bolt if disassembling or replacing caliper assembly. Otherwise, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
- Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to Service and Repair; Brake Burnishing.

1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.





2. Remove lower pin bolt.





3. Open cylinder body upward. Then remove pad retainers and inner and outer shims.
Standard pad thickness: 11.0 mm (0.433 inch)
Pad wear limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will return to reservoir when pushing back piston.