To begin, apply the parking brake and loosen the front wheel nuts before jacking up the front of the vehicle and supporting it on axle stands. Remove the front wheels and work on one brake assembly at a time, using the assembled brake for reference if needed. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to pry the outer brake pad retaining clip from the caliper, holding the clip with pliers to prevent injury, and release the caliper's brake hose from the bracket at the strut. Pry the plastic covers from the ends of the two guide pins, then use a 7 mm Allen wrench to unscrew the guide bolts securing the caliper to the carrier bracket. Lift the caliper from the disc and support it with wire or rope to avoid straining the
Hydraulic Hose. For 2007 and earlier models, pull the inner pad from the piston in the caliper and remove the outer pad by sliding it out with its securing clip, noting their installed positions. For 2008 and later models, the inner and outer pads are removed from the caliper mounting bracket. Clean all dust and dirt from the caliper, pads, and disc with aerosol brake cleaner, and scrape any corrosion from the edge of the disc without damaging the friction surface. Inspect the front
Brake Disc for scoring and cracks. Push the piston back into the caliper bore using a C-clamp to create space for the new brake pads, ensuring there is enough room in the brake fluid reservoir for the displaced fluid, and siphon off any excess if necessary. Clean any spilled brake fluid from paintwork immediately. Install the new pads by reversing the removal procedure and tighten the guide bolts to the specified torque. After installation, firmly depress the
Brake Pedal several times to position the pads correctly, check the brake fluid level in the reservoir, and top off if needed. Finally, conduct a short road test to ensure the brakes function correctly and allow the new linings to seat properly, avoiding heavy braking for the first hundred miles.