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= Changing the Front Brake pads =
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== Introduction ==
 
== 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:
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Changing the Brake Pads is a simple and quick job within the grasp of most people's abilities.
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The symptoms of worn brake pads:
 
* Poor braking
 
* Poor braking
 
* Pulling to one side
 
* Pulling to one side
 
* Squealing and judder when braking
 
* Squealing and judder when braking
  
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== Changing the Brake Pads ==
 
== Changing the Brake Pads ==
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=== Tools ===
 
=== Tools ===
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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>}}
 
{{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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=== Removing the Caliper and pads ===
 
=== 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)
 
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[[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.
 
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[[File:Open_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Open brake caliper]]
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[[File:Caliper.jpg|thumb|left|480px|Jimny Front Caliper]]
The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.
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* First of all secure the car.
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* Release the wheel nuts and jack up the car and remove the road wheel.
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* This then reveals the [[Wikipedia:brake caliper | brake caliper]], this is the passenger side (nearside) caliper (UK) .
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[[File:Unbolt_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|480px|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).
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* Then loosen the same bolt on the rear of the caliper.
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[[File:Open_caliper.jpg|thumb|left|208px|Open brake caliper]]
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* The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.
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[[File:Removing_pads.jpg|thumb|left|320px|Removing the brake pads]]
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* The pads are retained by small spring clips.
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* A simple pull on the pads (horizontally away from the disk) should remove them.
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* If the pads resist, gently prise out the pads with a small screwdriver - do not remove the spring clips).
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* 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|480px|The new pads]]
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* Here are the new pads compared with the old.
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* Note that ADK84224 are an aftermarket equivalent of the Suzuki part.
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* New [https://www.bigjimny.com/store/front-brake-pads-aisin-suzuki-jimny.html pads],  are available in the BigJimny Store.
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* The old are worn down to the metal.
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[[File:Oldpads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|OOPS!]]
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[[File:Removing_pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Removing the brake pads]]
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[[File:newpads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|The new pads fitted]]
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].
 
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[[File:pads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads]]
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* The new pads then simply push into place held by the spring clips.
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.
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* Place the anti-squeal shims in place.
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* Smear a bit of Copper Grease on the rear of the shims to help reduce squeal.
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[[File:gclamp.jpg|thumb|left|480px|Using a G-Clamp]]
[[File:Oldpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|OOPS!]]
 
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[[File:newpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|The new pads fitted]]
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* Now the Piston has to be moved back.
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.
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* 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.
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[[File:gclamp.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|Using a G-Clamp]]
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[[File:completedpads.jpg|thumb|left|480px|All done]]
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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[[File:completedpads.jpg|thumb|left|250x250px|All done]]
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* Now swing the caliper back into position and bolt up the caliper bolt.
Now swing the caliper back into position and bolt up the caliper bolt.
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Re-fit the wheel and lower the vehicle.
 
Re-fit the wheel and lower the vehicle.
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=== Torque Settings ===
 
=== Torque Settings ===
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Full details of the torque settings can be found in the [[Torque#Front_Hub | reference data]]
 
Full details of the torque settings can be found in the [[Torque#Front_Hub | reference data]]
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[[Category:Brakes - gen3]]

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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

Spanner Icon.png
  • Standard metric sockets and spanners
  • Assorted screwdrivers
  • Circlip pliers (External)
  • A G-Clamp or piston retraction tool



Removing the Caliper and pads

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 brake caliper, this is the passenger side (nearside) caliper (UK) .


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.


Open brake caliper
  • The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.


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 pads, spring clips or a caliper fitting kit then these are available in the BigJimny Store.


The new pads
  • Here are the new pads compared with the old.
  • Note that ADK84224 are an aftermarket equivalent of the Suzuki part.
  • New pads, are available in the BigJimny Store.
  • The old are worn down to the metal.


OOPS!


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.


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.


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 reference data



Page last edited on 21/02/2019 by user Bosanek