Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes 1LW: Installing
if the brake pads are being replaced, then it is necessary to check the respective brake rotor for wear and damage.
-- Check the brake rotor.
- Ceramic brake rotor, checking for damage. Refer to VISUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF CERAMIC BRAKE ROTORS .
- Ceramic Brake Rotor, determining wear. Refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR .
-- Insert the brake pads in the brake caliper.
The brake pad with wear indicator cable sits inside.
-- Install the spring inside the brake caliper housing -2-
-- Slide the guide bolt -3- through the brake caliper and the brake pads.
After replacing the guide pin the spring under the guide pin must be pressed so that it is under tension. If the assembly is incorrect the brake pads do not remain in the correct position and the brake pads will not work correctly.
-- Tighten the bolt for the guide pin -18- to the necessary tightening specification.
-- Insert the left and right balance springs -A- into the hole in the bottom of the brake pads first -C-.
-- Then engage the left and right balance springs -A- into the guide bolts -B- with pliers.
Make sure the balance springs are installed correctly to the guide bolts and brake pads.
Balance springs installed correctly to the guide bolts and brake pads -arrows-
-- Connect the connector for wear indicator and hook line into dust cap and cover.
Make sure that the brake pad wear indicator sensor wire is inserted in the spring -2-.
-- Insert the brake pad wear indicator sensor wire into the spring -2-.
-- Install The Wheels. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .
-- Check brake fluid level, and fill if necessary.
After inserting the brake pads and before driving for the first time, press the brake pedal firmly several times while parked so that brake pads are properly seated in their corresponding operating position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.