Siphon part of the brake fluid out of the master cylinder to avoid overflow
when the caliper piston is pressed into the caliper bore.
Raise the vehicle and support it safely. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the brake caliper but do not disconnect the brake hose. Secure the
caliper aside with mechanic's wire.
NOTE: Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose.
Compress the anti-rattle clip and remove the inner brake pad from the caliper.
Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front disc brake assembly — 1998–01
B-Series Pick-Up — 1997 B-Series Pick-Up Similar
Press each ear of the outer brake pad away from the caliper and slide the
torque buttons out of the retention notches.
To install:
Bottom out the caliper piston in the caliper bore using an 8 in. (20cm)
C-clamp or equivalent and a worn out inner brake pad or block of wood to push
against the piston. Do not attempt to bottom out the piston with the outer
brake pad installed.
Place a new anti-rattle clip on the lower end of the inner brake pad. Make
sure the tabs on the clip are properly positioned and the clip is fully seated.
Position the inner brake pad and anti-rattle clip in the pad abutment with
the ant-rattle clip tab against the pad abutment and the loop-type spring
away from the rotor. Compress the anti-rattle clip and slide the upper end
of the pad in position.
Install the outer pad, making sure the torque buttons on the pad are seated
solidly in the matching holes in the caliper.
Install the caliper on the spindle.
Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Apply the brakes
several times before moving the vehicle to seat the pads.
Check the brake fluid level. Check the brakes for proper operation.
Siphon part of the brake fluid out of the master cylinder to avoid overflow
when the caliper piston is pressed into the caliper bore.
Raise the vehicle and support it safely. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
Remove the brake caliper, but do not disconnect the brake hose. Secure the
caliper aside with mechanic's wire.
Remove the inner and outer brake pad from the caliper.
To install:
Bottom out the caliper piston in the caliper bore using an 8 in. (20cm)
C-clamp or equivalent and a worn out inner brake pad or block of wood to push
against the piston. Do not attempt to bottom out the piston with the outer
brake pad installed.
Position the inboard brake pad in the caliper and press the retainer spring
fully into the caliper piston.
Start one end of the outboard brake shoe and lining on the caliper and rotate
it down until the locating lugs and the retainer spring are fully seated.
Install new shoe slippers on the rear wheel disc brake adapter.
Install the caliper on the spindle.
Install the wheel and tire assembly and lower the vehicle. Apply the brakes
several times before moving the vehicle to seat the pads.
Check the brake fluid level. Check the brakes for proper operation.
