Front brake pad change
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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
- Standard metric sockets and spanners
- Assorted screwdrivers
- Circlip pliers (External)
- A G-Clamp or piston retraction tool
Removing the Caliper and pads
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)
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.
The caliper then opens up using the rear bolt as a hinge.
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 pads, spring clips or a caliper fitting kit then these are available in the BigJimny Store.
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.
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.
Now the Piston has to be moved back, I use a G-Clamp and wind the piston back in until it is flush..
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 16/05/2016 by user Mlines
