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For 1990-2009 cars only

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


    Object Number: 695361  Size: SH
  1. Remove the disc brake caliper from the caliper mounting bracket.
  2. Remove the disc brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket.
  3. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following conditions:
  4. • Missing mounting hardware
    • Excessive corrosion
    • Bent mounting tabs
    • Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket
    • Looseness at the disc brake pads
  5. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
  6. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.

  7. Object Number: 695357  Size: SH
  8. Inspect the caliper slide pins (3) by gently pulling outward, without disengaging the slides from the boots, then pushing inward, and observe for the following:
  9. • Binding
    • Seizing
    • Looseness
    • Bent or damaged slide pins
    • Cracked or torn slide pin boots (2)
    • Missing slide pin boots
    • Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket
  10. If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.
  11. Install the disc brake pads to the caliper mounting bracket.
  12. Install the disc brake caliper to the mounting bracket.