Disc Brake Pad Check And Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The brake pads (LH wheel) have indicators that contact the brake disc when the brake pad thickness becomes 2 mm (0.08 inch), and emit a squealing sound to warn the driver.

CAUTION:

Whenever a pad must be replaced, replace both LH and RH wheel pads as a set to prevent the vehicle from pulling to one side when braking.
If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses of the pads on the left and right sides, check the sliding condition of the piston and slide pins.

Check the brake pad thickness through the caliper body check port.
1. Standard value: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
2. Minimum limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)
Fig 1: Identifying Wear Indicator Position
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Fig 2: Checking Brake Pad Thickness Through Caliper Body Check Port (Front)
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Fig 3: Checking Brake Pad Thickness Through Caliper Body Check Port (Rear)
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CAUTION: Do not wipe off the special grease that is on the lock pin or allow it to contaminate the lock pin.
Remove the lock pin bolt. Pivot the caliper assembly and hold it with wires.

Fig 4: Removing Lock Pin Bolt (Front)
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Fig 5: Removing Lock Pin Bolt (Rear)
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Remove the following parts from caliper support.
1. Pad assembly
2. Pad and wear indicator assembly or Pad assembly
3. Shim
4. Clip
In order to measure the brake drag force after pad installation, measure the rotary-sliding resistance of the hub with the pads removed (Refer to INSPECTION ).
Install the pads and caliper assembly, and then check the brake drag force (INSPECTION ).