2. Turn the steering wheel fully to the right and check the handbrake shoe linings for wear. Check the lining thickness including the backing plate as specified in the Specifications using a steel ruler.
3. Turn the steering wheel fully to the left and check the left brake pads.
4. If any brake pad is worn below minimum thickness, replace all front pads together with new anti-rattle springs.
5. Remove the brake shoe pin spring clips where used.
6. Note how the anti-rattle spring is positioned, then knock out the pins using a thin punch (photo).
7. Remove the anti-rattle spring. At the same time, where applicable, disconnect the brake pad wear warning lamp sensor and disconnect the sensor cable from the wiring harness in the engine compartment (photo). Also release the cable from the clips and the anti-rattle spring. Note that the sensor and cable should always be replaced when new brake pads are installed, as the sensor will be worn.
8. Slightly extend the brake pads.
9. Remove the brake pads from the caliper (photo). If they are clamped, use pliers or grips. Also remove the intermediate plates, where used.
10. Clean dust and dirt from the caliper and spacers, being careful not to breathe it in. Clean rust from the brake disc rib.
11. Press the piston fully into the caliper to seat the new brake pads. Where applicable, the notch in the piston must be correctly oriented.
12. Insert the new brake pads and spacers into the caliper and check that they move freely.
13. Place the anti-rattle spring on the pads, then insert the pins from the outside along with the springs located below the pins.
14. Install spring clips to the inner faces of the brake shoe pins where applicable.
15. Where applicable, install the new brake pad wear warning lamp sensor into the groove on the inner pad, then route the cable into the engine compartment and connect it to the wiring harness. Attach the cable to the brackets.
16. Replace the brake pads on the remaining front wheel using the procedure given in steps 5-15.
17. Press the brake pedal several times to set the brake pads to their normal position.
18. Install the front wheels and lower the vehicle to the ground.
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