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
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides, except where indicated.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
DISCONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
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.
for RH side:
Disconnect the front pad wear indicator wire connector assembly RH from the front skid control sensor wire.
Disconnect the clamp (A) from the front disc brake dust cover RH.
Disconnect the bleeder plug cap (B) from the disc brake cylinder assembly RH.
While pressing the area (A), push the hole pin (B) toward the disk brake cylinder assembly LH, and remove the pin hold clip.
While pressing the area (A), remove the 2 hole pins (B) and No. 1 anti-rattle spring.
Remove the anti-squeal spring.
Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disk brake cylinder assembly LH.
for RH side:
Detach the pad wear indicator retainer and remove the pad wear indicator wire assembly RH from the front disc brake pad.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
| *1 | Front Disc Brake Pad |
| *2 | No. 1 Anti-Squeal Shim |
| *3 | No. 2 Anti-Squeal Shim |
| *4 | Inner Anti-Rattle Spring |
Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 anti-squeal shims from each of the front disc brake pads.
Remove the inner anti-rattle springs from each of the front disc brake pads.