Performance Brakes

Brake Pads - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes

Removal
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front road wheels and tires.
3. Remove the anti-rattle spring.

> Release the clip.





4. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper to hang on the brake hose.

Remove the brake caliper.

> Remove the 2 access plugs.
> Remove the 2 caliper guide pins.
> Tie the brake caliper aside.





5. Release the inboard brake pad from the caliper.

> Release the clip.





6. Remove the outboard brake pad.





Installation

1. WARNING: Do not use compressed air to clean brake components. Dust from friction materials can be harmful if inhaled.

Clean the caliper housings and anchor plates, using brake cleaning fluid.

2. CAUTION: As the piston is pushed back into the caliper housing, the brake fluid level in the reservoir will rise. Do not allow the reservoir to overflow.

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the area with water.

Press the piston into the caliper housing.

3. Install the brake pads.

> Secure the inboard brake pad in the clip.
> Position the outboard brake pad.

4. Install the brake caliper.

> Tighten the guide pins to 58 Nm (43 lb.ft).
> Install the access plugs.

5. Install the anti-rattle spring.

> Carefully secure the clip.

6. Repeat the above procedure on the opposite side.
7. Install both wheels and tires.