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Brake Pads: Installation

  1. Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot. Install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket.
  2. Install the pads to the caliper anchor bracket. Remove the support and reposition the caliper back down over the front pads. See Figure . Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot. Install bolt and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  3. Remove the 2 wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub. Install the tire and the wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle.
  4. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal.
  5. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat last step until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  . Burnish the pads and rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .


  1. Bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use a C-clamp before installing new brake pads in order to compress the piston. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston to avoid damage to the piston or the caliper boot. Install the 2 retainers to the caliper bracket.
    2. NOTE: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the trailing or downward edge of the pad during forward wheel rotation.
  2. Install the pads to the caliper bracket. Swing the caliper upward in position around the pads. Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot. Use silicone grease.
  3. Install the upper caliper bolt. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Remove the wheel lug nut retaining the rotor to the hub. Install the rear tire and the wheel assembly. Align the previous marks on the wheel, hub and bearing. Lower the vehicle.
  4. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance. Slowly release the brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat step, until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  . Burnish the pads and rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .
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