Front Brake Pad Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
310186.png Brake Caliper Piston Compressor 07AAE-SEPA101

NOTE:
Review the Service Precautions before doing repairs or service.
Due to the high performance nature of the brake system, the brake disc and pads may wear faster than on the other models. Be sure to inspect the front brake disc thickness anytime the front pads are replaced.

3. Brake Pad - Remove
1.
Remove the pad pins (A) from the caliper body by pushing from the outside to the inside with a commercially available pin driver (6.0 mm (0.236 in)) (B).
2.
Remove the pad spring (C).
3.
Remove the brake pads (A).
4.
Clean the caliper body (B) thoroughly; remove any rust, and check for grooves and cracks.


NOTE:
Review the Service Precautions before doing repairs or service.
Due to the high performance nature of the brake system, the brake disc and pads may wear faster than on the other models. Be sure to inspect the front brake disc thickness anytime the front pads are replaced.

1. Brake Pad - Install
1.
Install the brake caliper piston compressor (A) on the caliper body (B).
2.
Press in the outside and inside pistons with the brake caliper piston compressor.
3.
Remove the brake caliper piston compressor.
4.
Install the brake pads (A) correctly with the wear indicator (B) on the upper outside position.
NOTE: If you are reusing the brake pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a temporary loss of braking efficiency.
5.
Install the pad spring (A).
6.
Hold the pad spring, and install the pad pins (B) into the caliper from the inside to the outside of vehicle using a commercially available pin driver (6.0 mm (0.236 in)).
7.
Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work.
NOTE: Engagement may require a greater pedal stroke immediately after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of the brake pedal will restore the normal pedal stroke.

3. Brake Fluid - Refill
1.
Add brake fluid as needed.