Front Disc Brake Pads with Standard Brakes

Brake Pads

Removal

WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be impaired.

WARNING: If the brake pad wear warning light has been activated, the pad wear sensor must be replaced.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the wheels and tires.




3
CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor. Use fingers only.
LH side front: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.
4
NOTE:
This step is only required if a new wear indicator harness is installed.
Remove the front LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield




5
NOTE:
This step is only required if a new wear indicator harness is installed.
LH side front: Release and disconnect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness.




6
NOTE:
Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
Remove the brake caliper lower bolt.




7
NOTE:
Note the orientation of the brake pads.
Remove the brake pads.
- Rotate the brake caliper upwards.
- Remove the 2 clips.
8 Repeat the above 2 steps for the other side.

Installation
1
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
2 Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
3
CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
Check the slide pins for correct operation.
4
CAUTION: Check the brake fluid reservoir level before pushing the piston back, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE:
As the piston is pushed back into the caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will rise. Do not allow the reservoir to overflow.
Press the pistons into the caliper housing.
5
NOTE:
Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.
Install the brake pads.
- Install the 2 clips.
- Apply a suitable amount of the supplied grease to the mating faces of the brake pads and brake calipers.
6 Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
- Tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
7 Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
8
NOTE:
This step is only required if a new wear indicator harness is installed.
LH side front: Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness electrical connection.
9
NOTE:
This step is only required if a new wear indicator harness is installed.
Install the front LH fender splash shield. For additional information, refer to Fender Splash Shield

10 LH side front: Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness.

11 Install the wheels and tires.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).

12 Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.