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Replace front brake pads

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If you notice that the brake pad housing is mounted on the axle remove the bolts 2 of them on each wheel and you can change them easily without damaging the anti-rattle clips

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Removal & Installation
Front





3.4L front disc brake assembly
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4.0L and 4.7L front disc brake assembly
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To Remove:


  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of
    this section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:

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    • Clip, 2 caliper pins, the anti-rattle spring then remove the 2 brake pads
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CAUTION
Only replace brake pads on 1 side of the
vehicle at a time. Failure to use this procedure could cause the caliper pistons
on the opposite side of the vehicle to pop out requiring the reconditioning or
replacement of the brake caliper.


  1. Remove a small amount of brake fluid from the master cylinder.
  2. Install a used brake pad into the caliper and compress the caliper pistons.
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  4. Install or connect the following:

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  2. Remove or disconnect the following:

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To Install:


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  4. Depress the brake pedal several times to seat the brake pads.
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  2. Remove or disconnect the following:

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  1. Align matchmarks and disc onto axle hub.
  2. Install or connect the following:

    • Front brake caliper assembly with the 2 bolts

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Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

  1. Inspect the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
  2. If the brake fluid is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding.
  3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove the brake fluid with appropriate tool to the midway point before proceeding.
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