FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • After replacing the front disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the front disc brake pads and front disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.

  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTCs.

  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on. Therefore, even if only brake pads are to be removed and installed, be sure to remove the brake booster pump connectors before beginning work.

Tech Tips


  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides, except where indicated.

PROCEDURE


  1. DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR

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  2. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  3. REMOVE FRONT PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE ASSEMBLY RH (for RH Side)

    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to get pinched by the disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when removing the front disc brake pads

    Note

    Be sure to inspect the front disc when replacing the front disc brake pads with new ones.

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    1. B000TCF

      Disconnect the front pad wear indicator wire connector from the front skid control sensor wire.

    2. B004ACKN01

      Detach the clamp (A) and remove the bleeder plug cap (B).

    3. Detach the front pad wear indicator wire assemblies RH from the 2 locations indicated in the illustration (C) in the disc brake cylinder assembly RH.

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      *a guide
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction (1)
      B004CNL Remove in this Direction (2)

      While pulling the pad wear indicator wire clip guide toward the inside of the vehicle, remove the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the rear disc brake pad.

      Note

      The pad wear indicator wire retainer may become deformed if excessive force is used to pull on it. Therefore, do not excessively pull on the guide.

  4. DISCONNECT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Temporarily install the 5 hub nuts to the front axle hub LH to secure the front disc LH.

    2. B0049VP

      Remove the bolt and disconnect the flexible hose from the front flexible hose bracket LH.

    3. B004C5A

      Loosen the bolts on the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and remove the bolts on the top side.

      Note

      Do not excessively loosen the bolts on the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

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      Tilt the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and install SST as shown in the illustration.

      SST
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    5. B000PEMN01

      Install SST to the No. 2 front suspension upper arm assembly LH.

      Note

      The No. 2 front suspension upper arm assembly LH may become damaged if the metal part of SST contacts it. Therefore, install it so that the metal part does not contact the No. 2 front suspension upper arm assembly LH.

    6. Remove the bolt on the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly LH and disconnect it.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the flexible hose.

      • If there is no looseness on the flexible hose, adjust the length of SST.

    7. Remove the 5 hub nuts and front disc LH.

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  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. B000PZM

      Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

  6. REMOVE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE CLIP (for RH Side)


    1. B000OG2

      Remove the pad wear indicator wire clip from the front disc brake pad.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. Remove the No. 1 anti-squeal shim and anti-squeal shim No. 2 from the front disc brake pad.