Front brake pad change - Revision history

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T13:57:21Z

Category adjustment

Bosanek: Increased the display sizes of all the pictures in the article

2018-01-21T09:39:10Z

Increased the display sizes of all the pictures in the article

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.

2018-01-21T09:22:37Z

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.

Bosanek: Bosanek moved page Front Brake Pad change to Front brake pad change without leaving a redirect: Capital letter correction

2017-09-20T09:14:48Z

Bosanek moved page Front Brake Pad change to Front brake pad change without leaving a redirect: Capital letter correction

Bosanek: Some small wiki code adjustments, and a new intro note

2017-01-25T19:48:19Z

Some small wiki code adjustments, and a new intro note

Mlines: /* Torque Settings */

2016-08-04T20:57:03Z

Torque Settings

Mlines at 20:16, 4 June 2016

2016-06-04T20:16:23Z

Mlines at 19:44, 4 June 2016

2016-06-04T19:44:30Z

Mlines at 15:49, 16 May 2016

2016-05-16T15:49:09Z

Mlines: Created page with " = Changing the Front Brake pads = == Introduction == Changing the Brake Pads is a simple and quick job within the grasp of most abilities. So what are the symptoms of worn..."

2016-05-13T19:20:57Z

Created page with " = Changing the Front Brake pads = == Introduction == Changing the Brake Pads is a simple and quick job within the grasp of most abilities. So what are the symptoms of worn..."

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= Changing the Front Brake pads =

== Introduction ==
Changing the Brake Pads is a simple and quick job within the grasp of most abilities.

So what are 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) and 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 (or 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..
 

[[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]]

[[Category:Howto]]

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-[[File:Caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Jimny Front Caliper]]
+[[File:Caliper.jpg|thumb|left|480px|Jimny Front Caliper]]
 * First of all secure the car.
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-[[File:Unbolt_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Unbolting the caliper]]
+[[File:Unbolt_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|480px|Unbolting the caliper]]
 * Using a 12mm spanner, release the front caliper bolt (the left is the front of the car in this picture).
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-[[File:Open_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Open brake caliper]]
+[[File:Open_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|208px|Open brake caliper]]
 * The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.
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-[[File:Removing_pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Removing the brake pads]]
+[[File:Removing_pads.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Removing the brake pads]]
 * The pads are retained by small spring clips.
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-[[File:pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads]]
+[[File:pads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|The new pads]]
 * Here are the new pads compared with the old.
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-[[File:Oldpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|OOPS!]]
+[[File:Oldpads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|OOPS!]]
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-[[File:newpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads fitted]]
+[[File:newpads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|The new pads fitted]]
 * The new pads then simply push into place held by the spring clips.
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-[[File:gclamp.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Using a G-Clamp]]
+[[File:gclamp.jpg|thumb|left|480px|Using a G-Clamp]]
 * Now the Piston has to be moved back.
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-[[File:completedpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|All done]]
+[[File:completedpads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|All done]]
 * Now swing the caliper back into position and bolt up the caliper bolt.

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 {{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>}}
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 * 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) .
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+<br clear="all">
 [[File:Unbolt_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Unbolting the caliper]]
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 * 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.
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+<br clear="all">
 [[File:Open_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Open brake caliper]]
 * The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.
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+<br clear="all">
 [[File:Removing_pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Removing the brake pads]]
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 * 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].
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 [[File:pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads]]
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 * 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.
-<br clear=all>
+<br clear="all">
 [[File:Oldpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|OOPS!]]
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+<br clear="all">
 [[File:newpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads fitted]]
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 * Place the anti-squeal shims in place.
 * Smear a bit of Copper Grease on the rear of the shims to help reduce squeal.
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+<br clear="all">
 [[File:gclamp.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Using a G-Clamp]]
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 * Now the Piston has to be moved back.
 * I use a G-Clamp and wind the piston back in until it is flush.
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+* 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.
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+<br clear="all">
 Re-fit the wheel and lower the vehicle.
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 {{Edited}}
-[[Category:Howto]][[Category:Brakes]]
+[[Category:Howto]]

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 Full details of the torque settings can be found in the [[Torque#Front_Hub | reference data]]
 {{Edited}}
-[[Category:Howto]]
+[[Category:Howto]][[Category:Brakes]]

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