To complete the job of replacing the front brake pads, you will need:
- reliable support under the car;
- clamp;
- small metal brush
Removing
1. We prepare the car for work (see paragraphs 2b and 4 "Preparing the car for maintenance and repair").
2. Remove the front wheels (see "Wheel - replacement").
3. We clean the reservoir of the main brake cylinder from dirt. Remove the brake reservoir cap. If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir is at «max», with a rubber pear we select part of the brake fluid from the reservoir of the main brake cylinder.
4. We clean the brake mechanism from dirt.
5. We sink the extended piston back into the brake cylinder using a clamp.
6. Using a large slotted screwdriver and a hammer, bend the corner of the lock plate of the lower guide pin bolt on the brake cylinder.
7. Remove the brake hose from the rack bracket.
8. Holding the guide pin from rotation with a 17 mm open-end wrench, unscrew its bolt with a 13 mm wrench.
9. Raise the movable bracket up by turning it on the upper guide pin.
10. Remove the brake pads.
11. With a small metal brush, we clean the places where the brake pads are installed from dirt and rust.
12. We make sure that there is no leakage of brake fluid from under the cuff of the brake cylinder.
Installation
1. We install new brake pads and all removed parts on the car in reverse order.
2. We lower the movable bracket down until the hole in the body is aligned with the hole in the guide pin.
3. Wrap and tighten the guide pin bolt (see point 8 above).
4. We fix the bolt from turning away with the corner of the locking plate.
5. Install the brake hose in the suspension strut bracket.
6. Similarly, we change the brake pads of the brake mechanism of the other front wheel.
7. Press the brake pedal several times to self-adjust the gaps between the brake pads and brake discs.
8. We check the level of brake fluid in the reservoir of the main brake cylinder and, if necessary, bring it to normal.
Warning. After replacing the brake pads, the braking efficiency will be reduced for the first 100-200 km, be careful!