Brake pads, removing and installing

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Brake Pads, Removing And Installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Removing

NOTE:

Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reused. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking.

Fig 2: Brake Wear Pad Indicator Connector

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On vehicles equipped with a brake pad wear indicator, disconnect connector - 1 -.
Lift locating lug slightly on lower part of connector - 2 - and turn 90°.
Pull connector lower part out of bracket.
Raise vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Securing Bolts From Brake Caliper Housing, While Counter-Holding On Guide Pins

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Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, while counter-holding on guide pins.

Fig 4: Swinging Brake Caliper Housing Upward And Removing Brake Pads

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Fig 5: Pressing Piston Back Into Caliper Housing

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NOTE:

Press piston back into the cylinder with resetting tool, before inserting new brake pads. Before pressing the piston back, draw off brake fluid from the reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, fluid can overflow and cause damage, particularly if reservoir has been topped off.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!

Installing

Use methylated spirits to clean brake caliper housing.

Fig 6: Swinging Brake Caliper Housing Upward And Removing Brake Pads

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NOTE:

The repair kit includes four self-locking hex bolts which must be installed.
After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal firmly several times with vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.