1. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Required tools: Wire brush Brake cleaner Copper grease Anti-squeal paste HEX bit No.H7.
Wheel impact socket #17 Brake caliper wind back tool Ratchet wrench Torque wrench Crow bar Wheel chock
2. Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
3. Unscrew the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
AUTODOC recommends: To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
4. Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
5. Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
6. Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
7. Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
8. Remove the brake caliper.
AUTODOC recommends: Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system. Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.
Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
9. Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
10. Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
11. Treat the brake caliper bracket where it contacts the brake pads. Use anti-squeal paste.
12. Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
13. Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
AUTODOC recommends: Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
14. Install new brake pads.
AUTODOC recommends: Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
15. Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7.
Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
16. Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
17. Install the brake caliper retaining spring.
18. Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
19. Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
20. Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
AUTODOC recommends: To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
21. Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.
Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
AUTODOC recommends: Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
22. Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
AUTODOC recommends: Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.