Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement: Replacement

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Remove some brake fluid from the master cylinder
Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS )
Remove the front wheels
Remove the brake hose mounting bolt (A)

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Mounting Bolt
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Remove the flange bolt (B), and pivot the caliper (C) up out of the way Check the hose and the pin boots for damage and deterioration
Remove the brake pads (A) and the pad shims (B)

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads, Flange Bolt And Pad Shims
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Remove the pad retainers (A)

Fig 3: Identifying Pad Retainers
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Clean the caliper bracket (B) thoroughly, remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks Verify that the caliper pins (C) move in and out smoothly Clean and lube if needed
Inspect the brake disc for runout, thickness, parallelism (see FRONT BRAKE DISC INSPECTION ), and check for damage and cracks
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the retainer mating surface of the caliper bracket (indicated by the arrows)
Install the pad retainers Wipe excess assembly paste off the retainers Keep any assembly paste off the disc and brake pads
Install the brake caliper piston compressor tool (A) on the caliper body (B)

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston Compressor Tool And Caliper Body
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Press in the piston with the brake caliper piston compressor tool so the caliper will fit over the brake pads Make sure the piston boot is in position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down
NOTE: Be careful when pressing in the piston, brake fluid might overflow from the master cylinder's reservoir If brake fluid gets on any painted surface, wash it off immediately with water
Remove the brake caliper piston compressor tool
Apply a thin coat of M-77 assembly paste (P/N 08798-9010) to the pad side of the shims (A), the back of the brake pads (B) and the other areas indicated by the arrows Wipe excess assembly paste off the pad shims and the brake pads friction material Keep grease and assembly paste off the brake disc and the brake pads Contaminated brake disc or brake pads reduce stopping ability.

Fig 5: Locating Brake Components
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Install the brake pads and pad shims correctly Install the brake pad with the wear indicator (C) on the upper inside If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency
Pivot the caliper down into position Install the flange bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque.

Fig 6: Tightening Flange Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the brake hose mounting bolt (B)
Clean the mating surface between the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheels
Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work
NOTE: Engagement may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke
Add brake fluid as needed
After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary Test-drive the vehicle, then check for leaks (see BRAKE HOSE AND LINE INSPECTION )