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WARNING: Although factory installed brake linings are made from asbestos free materials, some after market brake lining may contain asbestos. This should be taken into account when servicing a vehicle's brake system, when aftermarket brake linings may have been installed on the vehicle. Always wear a respirator when cleaning brake components as asbestos can cause serious bodily harm such as asbestosis and or cancer. Never clean brake components by using compressed air, use only a vacuum cleaner specifically designed for the removal of brake dust. If a vacuum cleaner is not available, clean brake parts using only water-dampened shop towels. Do not create brake lining dust by sanding brake linings when servicing a vehicle. Dispose of all dust and dirt suspected of containing asbestos fibers using only sealed airtight bags or containers. Follow all recommended safety practices prescribed by the Occupational Safety And Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for handling and disposal of products containing asbestos.

CAUTION: During service procedures, grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake shoe assemblies, and braking surfaces of brake drum and external surfaces of hub/bearing assembly.

Removing Outboard Brake Pad From Caliper:





1. Remove outboard brake pad, by prying the pad retaining clip over raised area on caliper. Then slide the pad down and off the caliper.

Removing Inboard Brake Pad From Piston:





2. Pull inboard brake pad away from piston, until retaining clip on brake pad is free from cavity in caliper piston.

INSTALL
1. Completely retract caliper piston back into piston bore of caliper assembly. This is required for caliper installation with new brake pad assemblies.
2. Remove the protective paper from the noise suppression gasket on both the inner and outer brake pad assemblies (if equipped).

Front Brake Shoe Assembly Identification:





NOTE: The inboard and outboard brake pads are not common, refer to image for inboard and outboard brake pad assembly identification.

Inboard Brake Shoe:





3. Install the new inboard brake pad assembly into the caliper piston by firmly pressing into piston bore. Be sure inboard brake pad assembly is positioned squarely against face of caliper piston.

Installing Outboard Brake Shoe:





4. Slide the new outboard brake pad assembly onto the caliper assembly.