How to Replace a Brake Pad
- Back off the adjusting screw, disconnect linkage, remove caliper.
- Remove the two 3/8"-24 bolts and separate the caliper halves.
- Remove the actuator side brake pad and the backing plate.
- Remove the actuator pin, inspect pin and lever for galling and cracks.
- Grease the spherical end of the actuator pin, adjusting screw and ramp areas.
- Replace the pin back into the caliper housing, spherical end first.
- Place the backing plate into housing, place the brake pad on top of the plate.
- Scrape all the adhesive and lining material from the surface.
- Put a spot of weatherstrip adhesive the size of a dime on the anvil, place into the recess.
- Be sure the adjuster screw is backed off completely.
- Reassemble the caliper and torque bolts to 24 ft pounds.
- Replace the caliper onto the mount and reconnect the linkage.
- Turn the adjuster in until it's snug, then back it off 1/2 a turn, tighten the jam nut.
