how to change front brake pads
Front Disc Brake Pads with High Performance Brakes
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Brake Pads
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures See: Description and Operation/How to Use TAS
Procedures
For additional information, refer to TAS Symbol Glossary See: Description and Operation/TAS Symbols Glossary
Removal
WARNING: Brake pads must be renewed in axle sets only, otherwise braking efficiency may be impaired.
CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint finished surfaces. If spilled, immediately remove the fluid and clean the
area with water.
CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
NOTE:
The brake pad wear warning indicator sensor must be replaced each time the brake pads are serviced.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety
stands.
1 Raise and support the vehicle.
2 Remove the front road wheels.
For additional information, refer to Wheel and Tire See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair
