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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Holden 🢒 2006 🢒 Barina 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Disc Brakes 🢒 Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245692 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. To maintain wheel balance, mark the relative positions of the wheel and the hub, and remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

    3. Important: It is not necessary to remove the caliper to service the brake shoes.

  3. Remove the lower bolt of the caliper assembly retaining frame.

    4. Object Number: 1245694 Size: SH
  4. Pull the caliper piston housing up.

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

  5. Remove the brake pads.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1245696 Size: SH
  1. Measure the minimum lining thickness. Refer to Brake Pad Inspection .
  2. Install the brake pads into the caliper.
  3. Push the piston inward, if necessary.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245692 Size: SH

    Important: Take care not to damage the piston seal when the piston housing is pulled down.

  4. Pull down the caliper piston housing and secure it to the retaining frame with the lower bolt.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the retaining frame-to-caliper housing bolts to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  5. Align the marks that were made before the wheel removal and install the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Lower the vehicle.