Front brake Pad Replacement

Below is a description based on a well known manual's instruction, one which I recommend strongly to any keen home mechanic.

1.  Remove the cover from the brake fluid reservoir. Surround the top with an old cloth in case of spillage.

2.  Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jack stands.

3.  Remove the front wheels.  Work on one brake assembly at a time, using the assembled brake for reference if necessary.

4.  Inspect the brake disc carefully for score marks, thickness, distortion or other damage.  If damage is evident you could get the disc skimmed but it is not recommended, buy new ones.

5.  Push the piston back into the bore to provide room for the new brake pads.  A C-clamp can be used to accomplish this (see illustration).  As the piston is depressed to the bottom of the caliper bore, the fluid in the master cylinder will rise.  Make sure it doesn't overflow.  If necessary, syphon off some of the fluid.

6.  Follow the accompanying illustrations, for the actual pad replacement procedure.  Be sure to stay in order and read the caption under each illustration.

Using a large C-clamp, push the piston back into the caliper bore - note that one end of the clamp is on the flat area on the backside of the caliper and the other end (screw end) is pressing against the outer brake pad.	Before removing the caliper, wash off all traces of brake dust with brake system cleaner.	Using an Allen wrench, unscrew the two caliper mounting pins.
Swing the upper end of the caliper out of the anchor plate, then remove the caliper completely.  Take this opportunity to check for fluid leakage around the caliper piston boot, which would indicate the need to overhaul the calipers.	Once the caliper is removed from the anchor plate, hang it from the coil spring with a piece of wire - don't let it hang by the brake hose!	Pry downward on the lower anti-rattle clip and remove the outer brake pad.
Pull the anti-rattle clips away from the pad with your index fingers and force the inner brake pads out with your thumbs.	Before installing the brake pads, clean the sliding surfaces on the caliper and anchor plate and apply a thin coat of high-temperature grease to the anchor plate in the area shown.	Position the anti-rattle clips on the anchor plate and install the inner brake pad.
Place the lower end of the outer pad on the anchor plate and push it down against the anti-rattle clip, then lift up on the upper anti-rattle clip and swing the pad into position.	Engage the notch in the lower end of the caliper with the anchor plate, then rotate it over the pads.	Lubricate the mounting pins with high temperature grease, push them into the caliper and tighten them to the specified torque.

7.  When reinstalling the caliper, be sure to tighten the mounting pins to the specified torque.  After the job has been completed, firmly depress the brake pedal a few times to bring the pads into contact with the disc.

8.  Check for fluid leakage and make sure the brakes operate normally before driving in traffic.

9. Bed brakes in as recommended by the manufacturer.

Torque specifications  (in Ft-lbs)

Wheel nuts                     75

Caliper mounting pins     30