FAQ for Brake Pad Set Repair
Q: What is the installation procedure for the rear brake pads (J55)?
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The procedure is to install the brake pad retainers, the inboard and outboard brake pads, and the tire and wheel assembly, apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance, slowly release the brake pedal, fill the brake master cylinder reservoir, and burnish the pads and rotors.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to burnish pads and rotors?
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You shall select a smooth road with little or no traffic, accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph), apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop, and repeat steps 2 and 3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the rear brake pads (without J55)?
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The procedure is to install the brake pad retainers, the inboard and outboard brake pads, the park brake cable guide bolt, and the tire and wheel assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear brake pads (J55)?
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The procedure is to remove the tire and wheel assembly, the old brake pad or wood block, the inboard and outboard brake pads, and the brake pad retainers.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the rear brake pads (without J55)?
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The procedure is to remove the tire and wheel assembly, the park brake cable guide bolt, the bottom brake caliper pin bolt, the inboard, and outboard brake pads, and the brake pad retainers.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while accelerating the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph)?
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You shall use care to avoid overheating the brakes.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake caliper pin bolt?
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It is 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the front brake pads (J55)?
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You shall remove the tire and wheel assembly, the brake caliper pin bolts, the old brake pad or wood block, the inboard and outboard brake pads, and the brake pad retainers.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the front brake pads (J55)?
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You shall install the brake pad retainers and the tire and wheel assembly, apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance, slowly release the brake pedal, fill the brake master cylinder reservoir, and burnish the pads and rotors.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the front brake pads (without J55)?
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You shall support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected.
By BobGM Specialist
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