Removal & Installation (SC 430)
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- Remove front brake caliper. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .
- Remove anti-squeal springs.
- Remove brake pads with anti-squeal shims.
- Remove anti-squeal shim and inner anti-squeal shim from each pad.
- Measure pad lining thickness. If they do not meet specification, they must be replaced. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
- To install, reverse removal procedure. If replacing worn pads, the ant-squeal shims must be replaced. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each inner anti-squeal shim.
- Install anti-squeal shims to each pad.
- Install inner pad with wear indicator plate facing upward, and install outer pad.
- Install front brake caliper. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .