Disc Brake Pads

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Front

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Disconnect the cable from the caliper lever, if equipped.
4. Remove the lock pin bolts from the lower portion of the caliper.
5. Swing the caliper upward to access the pads.
6. Remove the disc brake pads.

   To install:

   NOTE: If equipped with a parking brake, use a suitable tool to rotate the piston back into the caliper bore.

7. Compress the caliper pistons.
8. Install the new pads into the caliper brackets, being sure all shims and clips are in their original positions.
9. Swing the calipers down into position and install the lock pin bolts. Tighten the lock pin bolts to 25–33 ft. lbs. (34–44 Nm).
10. Reconnect the parking brake cable, if equipped, and fill the master cylinder reservoir.
11. Install the wheels.

Rear

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Remove a small portion of brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir.
3. Remove the wheels.
4. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the caliper lever, if equipped.
5. Remove the lock pin bolts from the lower portion of the caliper.
6. Swing the caliper upward to access the pads.
7. Remove the disc brake pads.

   To install:

   NOTE: If equipped with a parking brake, use a suitable tool to rotate the piston back into the caliper bore.

8. Compress the caliper pistons.
9. Install the new pads into the caliper bracket, being sure all shims and clips are in their original positions.
10. Swing the caliper down into position and install the lock pin bolts. Tighten the lock pin bolt to 12–17 ft. lbs. (16–24 Nm).
11. Reconnect the parking brake cable, and install the wheels.