Front Brake Rotors - Calipers and Pads - Service Front Brake Pad Kit - Remove And Replace: Install
- Apply an even layer of Silaramic grease to the left and right side edges of the LH front brake pads.
- Install the LH front brake pads to the LH front brake caliper.
- Apply an even layer of Silaramic lubricant to the LH front brake caliper retaining pins.
- Install the brake pad retaining pins that attach the anti-rattle spring to the LH front brake caliper.
- Repeat step 1 through step 4 to install the RH front brake pads.
- Install the LH and RH front wheels. See WHEEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND INSTALL .
- Pump the brake pedal 3-5 times to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.
- Check the brake fluid reservoir and top off as necessary.
- Remove the absorbent material from underneath the brake booster and reservoir area.
- Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD TRIM - REAR APRON ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
- Remove the lift arms from below the vehicle.
- Perform one
of the following:
- If the brake pads were not replaced in this procedure, perform a road test using a series of aggressive stops and make sure that there is proper brake pedal feel and brake performance.NOTE: Add test drive correction code 00040100 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
- If the brake pads were replaced in this procedure, perform the brake pad burnishing procedure. See BRAKE PADS - BURNISHING .NOTE: Add the correction code for brake pad burnishing 33013000 as a separate activity to the Service Visit.
- If the brake pads were not replaced in this procedure, perform a road test using a series of aggressive stops and make sure that there is proper brake pedal feel and brake performance.