Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution (Brake Dust Caution).

Removal Procedure




1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.




3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




6. Compress the front brake caliper pistons.

1. Install a large C-clamp over the top of the brake caliper housing and against the back of the outboard brake pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp until the pistons push into the brake caliper enough to slide the brake caliper off the rotor.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the brake caliper.




7. Remove the lower mounting bolt from the guide pin.




8. Rotate the brake caliper upward until it stops.




9. Remove the outboard brake pad.




10. Remove the inboard brake pad.




11. Remove the brake pad retaining clips from the brake caliper mounting bracket and discard.
12. Remove all foreign material from the brake caliper using denatured alcohol.

Installation Procedure





Important: When installing new brake pads, DO NOT reuse the old retaining clips for the brake pad. Use only NEW brake pad retaining clips.


1. Install the brake pad retaining clips to the brake caliper mounting bracket.





Important: Use care when installing the pad so the spreader springs are not excessively deformed.


2. Install the inboard brake pad.





Important: Use care when installing the pad so the spreader springs are not excessively deformed.


3. Install the outboard brake pad.
4. Rotate the brake caliper down into position.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

5. Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt.

Tighten the brake caliper guide pin bolt to 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
7. Lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).
Caution: Refer to Firm Brake Pedal Caution.
9. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly to seat the brake pads.
10. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing (Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing).