Brake Pads: Installation

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

Clean the brake caliper housing and anchor plate using brake cleaning fluid.
Inspect the caliper piston and slide pin seals for damage.

CAUTION: The brake caliper should move freely on both slide pins.

CAUTION: If necessary, renew the components.

Check the slide pins for correct operation.

CAUTION: Check the brake fluid reservoir level before pushing the piston back, failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE: 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.

Press the piston into the caliper housing.

CAUTION: If installed, the adhesive strips covering the outer brake pads must be removed before installation. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the vehicle.

If installed, remove the adhesive strips from the 2 outer brake pads.

NOTE: Make sure the brake pads are installed in the correct orientation.

NOTE: Make sure that the clips are installed in the correct orientation.

Install the brake pads.
- Install the 2 clips.
Rotate the brake caliper downwards.
- Tighten the brake caliper lower bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb.ft).
Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator wiring harness electrical connection.
RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.
RH side rear: Connect the brake pad wear indicator sensor wiring harness.

NOTE: Tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown:

Install the wheels and tires.
- Stage 1 : 4Nm
- Stage 2 : 70Nm
- Stage 3 : 140Nm
Depress the brake pedal several times, check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir and top-up with brake fluid if necessary.
Refer to Brake Pad Bedding-In article.