Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

1. With the disc brake caliper removed, inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following:

•	Missing mounting hardware

•	Excessive corrosion

•	Bent mounting tabs

•	Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket

•	Looseness at the disc brake pads

2. If any of the conditions listed are found, replace the disc brake pad mounting hardware. Refer to Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement .
3. With the disc brake pads held firmly in place on the brake caliper mounting bracket, ensure that the pads slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
4. Inspect the brake caliper housing bolts by gently pulling outward, without disengaging the brake caliper from the boots, pushing inward, and observe for the following:

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Binding

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Seizing

•	Looseness in the caliper mounting bracket

•	Bent or damaged caliper bolts

•	Cracked or torn boots

•	Missing boots

•	Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket

5. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper hardware requires replacement. Refer to Front Disc Brake Hardware Replacement .