Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Brake Pads Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure






1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in Service Precautions.

2. To maintain wheel balance, mark the relative positions of the wheel and the hub, and remove the front wheel.

3. Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.






4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.

5. Remove the brake pads.

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.


Installation Procedure





1. Measure the minimum lining thickness.
2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if necessary.






4. Pull down the caliper piston housing and secure it to the retaining frame with the lower bolt.
Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).

Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Align the marks that were made before the wheel removal and install the front wheels.
6. Lower the vehicle.