Front brake pad change

2018-01-21T09:22:37Z

RobNoxious: Added a small note to pay attention to brake fluid reservoir whilst compressing the caliper piston as not to cause an overflow in the engine bay.

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== Introduction ==

Changing the Brake Pads is a simple and quick job within the grasp of most people's abilities.

The symptoms of worn brake pads:
* Poor braking
* Pulling to one side
* Squealing and judder when braking

== Changing the Brake Pads ==

=== Tools ===

{{tools|<ul><li> Standard metric sockets and spanners</li><li>Assorted screwdrivers</li><li>Circlip pliers (External)</li><li>A G-Clamp or piston retraction tool</li></ul>}}
 

=== Removing the Caliper and pads ===

[[File:Caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jimny Front Caliper]]

* First of all secure the car.
* Release the wheel nuts and jack up the car and remove the road wheel.
* This then reveals the [[Wikipedia:brake caliper | brake caliper]], this is the passenger side (nearside) caliper (UK) .
 

[[File:Unbolt_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Unbolting the caliper]]

* Using a 12mm spanner, release the front caliper bolt (the left is the front of the car in this picture).
* Then loosen the same bolt on the rear of the caliper.
 

[[File:Open_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Open brake caliper]]

* The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.
 

[[File:Removing_pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Removing the brake pads]]

* The pads are retained by small spring clips.
* A simple pull on the pads (horizontally away from the disk) should remove them.
* If the pads resist, gently prise out the pads with a small screwdriver - do not remove the spring clips).
* If you require new [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/front-brake-pads-aisin-suzuki-jimny.html pads], [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/front-pad-fitting-kit.html spring clips] or a [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/caliper-fitting-kit-aisin-suzuki-jimny.html caliper fitting kit] then these are available in the [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/ BigJimny Store].
 

[[File:pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads]]

* Here are the new pads compared with the old.
* Note that ADK84224 are an aftermarket equivalent of the Suzuki part.
* New [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/front-brake-pads-aisin-suzuki-jimny.html pads], are available in the BigJimny Store.
* The old are worn down to the metal.
 

[[File:Oldpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|OOPS!]]
 

[[File:newpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads fitted]]

* The new pads then simply push into place held by the spring clips.
* Place the anti-squeal shims in place.
* Smear a bit of Copper Grease on the rear of the shims to help reduce squeal.
 

[[File:gclamp.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Using a G-Clamp]]

* Now the Piston has to be moved back.
* I use a G-Clamp and wind the piston back in until it is flush.
* Pay attention to your brake fluid reservoir during compression as this will drive brake fluid back through the lines and can cause your reservoir to overflow.
 

[[File:completedpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|All done]]

* Now swing the caliper back into position and bolt up the caliper bolt.
 

Re-fit the wheel and lower the vehicle.

=== Torque Settings ===

Full details of the torque settings can be found in the [[Torque#Front_Hub | reference data]]

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