Front Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
- If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum - full point and the minimum allowable level then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
- If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum - full point and the minimum allowable level then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Inspect the disc brake pad pin clips (1) for the following:
- Missing pin clips
- Excessive corrosion
- Excessive looseness
- Deformed pin clips
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad pin clips require replacement.
Carefully drive out the brake caliper pins (1) from the brake caliper and inspect the pins for the following:
- Excessive corrosion
- Excessive looseness
- Deformed pins
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper pins require replacement.
Inspect the brake pad spring (1) for the following:
- Missing
- Broken
- Excessive corrosion
- Deformation
- If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake pad spring requires replacement.
- Install the disc brake pad mounting hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement .
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place in the brake caliper, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.