Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Front Disc Brake Disc with Standard Brakes





Brake Disc

Removal

WARNING: If installing a new brake disc, install new brake pads.

CAUTION: Brake discs must be renewed in pairs.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

NOTE:
The brake pad wear warning indicator sensor must be replaced each time the brake pads are serviced.
1
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the front wheel and tire.




3
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.
CAUTION: LH side: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake pad wear warning sensor lead.
Remove the brake caliper and anchor plate.
- Remove the brake caliper anchor bolts.
- Tie the brake caliper aside.




4 Remove the front brake disc.
- Remove the Allen screw.

Installation
1 Make sure the brake disc and hub mating surfaces are clean.
2 Install the brake disc.
- Tighten the Torx screw to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
3 Install the brake caliper and anchor plate.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the bolts to 275 Nm (203 lb.ft).
4 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
5 Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.