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Front Brake Pads Inspection and Replacement • Never use an air hose or dry brush to clean brake assemblies. • Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner to avoid breathing brake dust. 1. Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove 2. Remove the brake hose bracket from the knuckle. BRAKE HOSE BRACKET CALIPER BOLT CALIPER BODY 3. Hold the caliper pin with a wrench, being careful not to damage the pin boot. Remove the caliper bolt with another wrench, and pivot the caliper up out of the way. NOTE: Check the hoses and pin boots for damage 4. Remove the pad shims, pad retainers, and pads. NOTE: '96, '97, '99, '00 and 01 models shown. PAD RETAINERS INNER PAD SHIMS OUTER PAD OUTER PAD SHIM NOTE: Replace the shims together with the pads as a set. 5. Using vernier calipers, measure the thickness of each brake pad lining. Brake Pad Thickness: Standard: 10.5 - 11.5 mm (0.41 - 0.45 in) '96, '97, '99, '00 and 01 models: BACKING PLATE NOTE: Measurement does not include pad backing 6. If the brake pad thickness is less than the service limit, replace the front pads as a set. 7. Clean the caliper thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks. 8. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. 9. Install the pad retainers. PAD RETAINERS BACKING PLATE '98 model only INNER PAD Main Menu Table of Contents |