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Brake System

Brake Pad Repair Procedures

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General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
32steps
~197min
5/5difficulty
1special tools
04080120160200127.594N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

Front Brake Pad
  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  2. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from the front hub.

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

  3. Remove the parking brake cable retainer (A).

    Tightening torque: 8.8–13.7 N·m

  4. Pivot the caliper body downward (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.
  5. Remove the pad return spring (A).
  6. Remove the brake pad (A).
  7. Replace the pad retainer (A) with a new one.
  8. Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one.
  9. Install the pad return spring (A).
  10. Apply anti-squeal grease. (Front 17-inch brake only)

    Specified grease: Daikalub 528D

    Item Caliper pin
    Quantity Min. 0.4 g
    Location

  11. Use SST (09581-2T100) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
  12. Install the caliper body (A), then tighten the guide rod bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  13. Install the front wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.8–127 N·m

  14. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the vehicle and make sure it is securely supported.
  15. Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from the rear hub.
  16. Remove the parking brake cable retainer (A).
  17. Pull the control lever clockwise, then remove the parking cable (A) from the caliper.
  18. Lift the caliper body (A) by loosening the guide rod bolt.
  19. Remove the pad return spring (A).
  20. Remove the brake pad (A).
  21. Replace the pad retainer (A) with a new one.
  22. Replace the brake pad (A) with a new one.
  23. Install the pad return spring (A).
  24. Install the caliper body (A) and tighten the guide rod bolt.
  25. Install the caliper body (A), then tighten the guide rod bolt.

    Tightening Torque: 21.6–31 N·m

  26. Pull the control lever clockwise and install the parking cable (A) to the caliper.
  27. Install the parking brake cable retainer (A).
  28. Install the wheel and tire (A).

    Tightening torque: 107.9–128 N·m

Rear Brake Pad

Inspection

Front Brake Pad Inspection
  1. Check pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace the pad if it is less than the specified value. Front brake pad thickness - Standard: 11 mm (0.43 in.) or 11.5 mm (0.45 in.) - Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 in.)
  2. Make sure grease is applied to the sliding contact points and pad. Check the pad and metal backing plate for damage.
  3. Check pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace the pad if it is less than the specified value. Pad thickness - Standard: 9 mm (0.35 in.) - Service limit: 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)
  4. Check the pad and metal backing for damage and grease contamination.
Rear brake pad inspection

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