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Removal (All Other Models)

  1. Raise vehicle, support with safety stands, and remove wheels. If equipped, remove cover plate from caliper, and disconnect wear indicator wires.
  2. Drive out retaining pins toward inside of vehicle. On Bendix brakes, retaining pins have locking keys. Remove cross spring.
  3. Remove disc pads from caliper assembly. If reusable, note condition and location of pads for proper assembly.
  4. Standard front disc brake pad assembly thickness, including lining backing plate, is .69" (17.5 mm). Standard rear pad assembly thickness is .59" (15 mm).
  5. Front backing plate thickness is .18" (4.5 mm). Rear backing plate thickness is .20" (5 mm). Minimum pad thickness is .08" (2 mm).
NOTE: All self-locking, hex head bolts should only be used once.