Pad Replacement: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.
CAUTION:
- When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal because piston will pop out.
- Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor always replace shims in replacing pads.
- It shims are rusted or show peeling of rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
- It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will return to reservoir when pushing back piston.
- Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to "BRAKE BURNISHING PROCEDURE ".
- Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
- Remove tire.
- Remove lower sliding pin bolt.
- Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers, shims, shim cover from torque member.
CAUTION:
- When removing pad retainer from torque member, lift pad retainer in the direction shown by the arrow (shown in the figure) so as not to deform it.
- Do not damage piston boot.
- Keep brake fluid clean of rotor.