Front

PAD REPLACEMENT

WARNING: Clean brake pads with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne particles or other materials.

CAUTION:
- When cylinder body is open, do not depress brake pedal or caliper piston will pop out.
- Be careful not to damage piston boot or get oil on rotor.
Always replace shims when replacing pads.
- If shims are rusted or show peeling of the rubber coat, replace them with new shims.
- It is not necessary to remove connecting bolt except for disassembly or replacement of caliper assembly. In this case, suspend cylinder body with wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
- Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums or rotors, after replacing pads or linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage.

Caliper Lower Pin Bolt:

1. Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove lower pin bolt.

Pad Assembly:

3. Open cylinder body upward. Then remove pad retainers, return spring, inner shim and cover (if equipped) and outer shim.
Standard pad thickness: 11 mm (0.44 inch)
Pad wear limit: 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
Carefully monitor brake fluid level because brake fluid will return to reservoir when pushing back piston.