Front Disc Brake Pads: Installation
NOTE:
Always replace brake pads as axle sets.
- Using a "C" clamp, bottom caliper piston all the way into the caliper bore.
- Install inner and outer brake pads into calipers.
- Position caliper onto caliper support bracket.
- Lubricate the straight section (not the threads) of the guide pins with silicone grease.
- Install guide pins through the caliper body into the caliper support and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install guide bushings and tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install caliper retainer spring.
- Reattach brake hose to the strut assembly and install lock plate.
- Repeat step 1 for the opposite axle.
- Position wheel onto the hub.
- Install wheels. Tighten lug nuts to specification.
- Lower vehicle from hoist.
- Prior to operating vehicle, depress brake pedal a few times until brake pads are seated against rotor.
NOTE:
Linings are identified for left or right use. Install linings so arrow is pointing downward, with forward rotation of wheel.