Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
Brake Pads - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
Service Repair No - 70.40.02
Removal
WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be impaired.
WARNING: If the brake pad wear warning light has been activated, the pad wear sensor must be replaced.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels and tires.
CAUTION: The brake pad wear indicator sensor is easily damaged. Do not use a lever to remove the sensor. Use fingers only.
3. LH side only: Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
NOTE: Use an additional wrench to prevent the component from rotating.
4. Remove the brake caliper lower bolt.
5. Remove the brake pads.
^ Rotate the brake caliper upwards.
^ Remove the 2 clips.
Installation
WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.
1. Clean the caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
2. Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.
CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.
CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.
3. Check the slide pins for correct operation.
4. Position a bleed jar containing a small quantity of approved brake fluid. Connect the bleed tube to the bleed screw and loosen the screw.
5. Press the pistons into the caliper housing.
^ Tighten the bleed screw to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs).
6. Disconnect the bleed tube and remove the jar.
7. Install the brake pads.
^ Install the 2 clips.
8. Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
^ Tighten the bolt to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs).
9. Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor.
10. Install the wheels and tires.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs).
11. Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
12. Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.