- Avoid breathing dust particles.
- Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an appropriate vacuum cleaner.
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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition, could be hazardous to your health.
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| 1. | Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels. |
| 2. | Check the thickness of the inner pad (A) and outer pad (B). Do not include the thickness of the backing plate.
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| 3. | If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace all the pads as a set. |
| 1. | Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. Remove the front wheels. |
| 2. | Remove the housing clip (A). |
| 3. | Remove the brake hose mounting bolts (A). |
| 4. | Remove the caps (B) and pin bolts (C). |
| 5. | Remove the outer pad (A) from the caliper bracket. |
| 6. | Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. |
| 7. | Remove the inner pad (A) from the caliper body. |
| 8. | Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. |
| 9. | Apply Molykote M77 grease (P/N 08798-9010) to the areas indicated by the arrows. Wipe excess grease off the pads. Contaminated brake discs or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the brake discs and pads. Inner pad Outer pad |
| 10. | Install the inner pad to the caliper body, and install the outer pad to the caliper bracket. |