Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure





Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice (Service Precautions).

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. To maintain wheel balance, mark the relative positions of the wheel and the hub, and remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).

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


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




4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution).
5. Remove the brake pads.


Installation Procedure




1. Measure the minimum lining thickness. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection (Testing and Inspection).
2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
3. Push the piston inward, if necessary.





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


Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

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 N.m (20 lb ft).

5. Align the marks that were made before the wheel removal and install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.