Last modified: 01/04/2021 08:42:42

Brake Pad Kit - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 33010702

FRT 0.8

NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.

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Remove

For detailed brake specifications, see . Brakes

• Raise and support the vehicle. See . Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift
• Remove the rear underhood apron. See . Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace)
• Remove the LH front wheel. See . Wheel (Remove and Install)
• Remove the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

• 10 mm socket

• 4 in extension

• Remove and discard the bolts that attach the LH front brake caliper to the LH front knuckle.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

• External Torx E18

• Use a brake caliper S-hook to hang the LH front caliper on the body.

• Use a caliper spreader kit or similar tool to gently spread the brake pads apart.

• Gently use a plastic trim tool to remove the brake pads from the LH front brake caliper.

• Repeat step through step to remove the RH front brake pads. 3 8

Install

• Apply a thin layer of copper grease to the left and right side edges of the LH front brake pads.

CAUTION

Do not apply any grease to the back side of the brake pad.

• Brush the LH front brake caliper and anti rattle springs with soapy water.
• Install the LH front brake pads on the LH front brake caliper.

Tip: Push the pads toward the anti rattle springs, and then slide the pads onto the fixed pins.

• Position the LH front brake caliper onto the LH front knuckle, install new bolts that attach the caliper to the knuckle, and then mark the bolt with a paint pen.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

• External Torx E18

• Install the bolt that attaches the LH front brake hose bracket to the LH front knuckle.

Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

• 10 mm socket

• 4 in extension

• Install the LH front wheel. See . Wheel (Remove and Install)

• Repeat step through step to install the RH front brake pads. 1 6

• Lower the vehicle.

• Pump the brake pedal 3-5 times to seat the pads against the brake rotor until the brake pedal feels firm.

• Check the brake fluid reservoir and top off as necessary.

• Install the rear underhood apron. See . Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace)

• Perform vehicle road test using a series of ABS-active stops and make sure proper brake pedal feel and performance is achieved.