Front Disc Brake Pads: Installation

1. Siphon small amount of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir. Seat piston in caliper bore with compressor tool (US 1023/4). Check position of piston.
2. On Vanagon, notches in piston must face bottom of caliper. Rotate with pliers (US 1023/2) if required. On all other models, use 20° gauge (US 1023/1) to position piston. See Figure .
3. Install noise dampening plates with lugs engaged in piston recesses. Install brake pads, and new spreader spring. Install retaining pins, and clips (if equipped). Depress brake pedal several times to set pad-to-rotor clearance.

Fig 1: Teves Disc Brake Assembly (Except Vanagon) Install new spreader spring when disc pads are replaced.

1. Remove small amount of brake fluid from reservoir. Seat pistons in caliper bore with compressor tool (US 1023/4). Install pads, and damping plates (if equipped). Damping plates must be installed with arrows pointing toward forward wheel rotation.
2. Attach spreader spring. If stamped with an arrow, install spring with arrow pointing down. Install pad pins, and new pin retaining bolt (pin clips). Depress brake pedal several times to adjust pad-to-rotor clearance.

To install, reverse removal procedure and install new lower mounting bolt. Depress brake pedal several times to adjust pad-to-rotor clearance.

1. Insert pads in caliper support (inner pad is identified by chamfered ends). Remove brake fluid from reservoir and seat piston with compressor tool (US 1023/4).
2. Position caliper on support. Lube guide pins with silicone grease and install with long pin on top. Install anti-rattle springs.
3. Depress brake pedal several times to adjust pad-to-rotor clearance.