Front brake pads
Checking the thickness of the brake pads
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and place it on stands.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Check the thickness of the brake pads.
- Minimum thickness - 2.0 mm
4. Replace the brake pads as a set (right and left side at the same time), if at least one of the linings of the block has a minimum or smaller thickness.
Replacement of brake pads
Note:
- When performing work, be guided by the assembly drawing "Replacement of brake pads".
- Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. Otherwise, it will be necessary to perform the procedure for bleeding the brake system (see section "Bleeding the brake system").
- When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary to remove the brake caliper. Loosen the lower caliper mounting bolt and lift it up.
1. Jack up the car and remove the front wheel.
2. Turn away the bottom bolt of fastening of a support and lift a brake support up.
3. Remove the parts in the order they are numbered on the assembly drawing "Replacement of brake pads".
Note:
Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.
When installing:
- Using the special tool, fully sink the pistons into the cylinders and then install new brake pads.
- Apply appropriate lubricant to guide pin and gaskets (the type of lubrication is indicated in the assembly drawing).
- After installation, press the brake pedal several times and turn the wheels by hand to make sure that the wheel track is light and smooth.
Rear brake pads
Checking the thickness of the brake pads
1. Remove the brake drum (see chapter "Brake system").
2. Measure the thickness of the brake pads.
Minimum lining thickness - 1.0 mm
Replace brake pads as a set (right and left side at the same time), if at least one of the linings of the block has a minimum or smaller thickness.
Replacement of brake pads
The procedure for removing and installing brake pads is described in section "Rear brakes" chapters "Brake system".
Replacement of brake pads (Ford Ranger).
1 - bolt,
2 - support,
3 - guide pin,
4 - brake shoe,
5 - outer gasket,
6 - external anti-creak gasket,
7 - inner lining,
8 - internal anti-creak gasket,
9 - brake shoe guides.
Replacement of brake pads (Mazda VT-50).
1 - bolt,
2 - support,
3 - guide pin (P/N - UM51-33-694),
4 - brake shoe (P/N - UMY4-33-28Z),
5 - anti-creak gasket,
6 - outer gasket,
7 - inner lining,
8 - brake shoe guides (P/N - UMY1-33-29ZA).