Warning! Brake pads must be replaced on both front or rear wheels at the same time. Dust from worn brake pads contains asbestos which is hazardous to health Do not inhale it
1. Pump out a brake liquid from a tank.
2. Put the car on the handbrake. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove wheels.
4. Examine the surface of the brake disc.
3.5a Front brake caliper - PFS15 (models Colt, Lancer, Mirage)
1. Bolt; 2. Bolt; 3. Caliper bracket (with pads and fasteners); 4. Sleeve; 5. Case; 6. Sleeve; 7. Dust cap; 8. Seal; 9. Piston; 10. Brake hose; 11. Caliper
3.5b Front brake caliper - AD54, AD60 model is similar (non turbocharged Cordia/Tredia/Galant models)
1. Finger; 2. Bracket; 3. Sleeve; 4. Case; 5. Case; 6. Brake hose; 7. Ring; 8. Piston and dust cap; 9. Piston seal
3.5v Front brake caliper - 1991 and later Galant turbo models
1. Inner lining; 2. Fastening; 3. External overlay; 4. Overlay; 5. Mount; 6. Bracket; 7. Mounting ring; 8. Case; 9. Piston; 10. Seal; 11. Mounting ring; 12. Case; 13. Piston; 14. Seal; 15. Case; 16. Caliper; 17. Finger; 18. Finger; 19. Sleeve; 20. Case
3.5g Front brake caliper - Sumitomo caliper (Precis models)
1. Dust screen; 2. Brake disc; 3. Caliper; 4. Seal; 5. Piston; 6. Plug; 7. cap; 8. Seal; 9. Overlays; 10. Anti-noise lining; 11. Pin; 12. External caliper; 13. Clamp; 14. Protective plate; 15. Clamp; 16. Bracket; 17. Sleeve; 18. Mounting ring; 19. Mounting ring; 20. Seal; 21. Exhaust screw
3.5d Front brake caliper - Tokico caliper (Precis models)
1. Cases; 2. Finger; 3. Bolt; 4. Bracket; 5. Spring; 6. Overlay; 7. Brake pads; 8. Cases; 9. Piston; 10. Seal; 11. Cases; 12. Sleeve; 13. Support; 14. Sleeve; 15. Bolt; 16. Exhaust screw; 17. Cap; 18. Connecting bolt; 19. Hose; 20. Washer
3.5e Rear disc brake - model AD54 (Galant models)
1. Brake hose; 2. Finger; 3. Not used; 4. Sleeve; 5. Case; 6. Case; 7. Mounting ring; 8. Dust cover; 9. Piston; 10. Seal; 11. Split retaining ring; 12. Casing; 13. Return spring; 14. Spring washer; 15. Limiter; 16. Axis of the adjusting mechanism; 17. Connecting link; 18. O-ring; 19. Lever; 20. Case; 21. Handbrake lever; 22. Return spring; 23. Exhaust screw; 24. Caliper; 25. Outer lining; 26. Overlays; 27. Fastening; 28. Attachment B; 29. Finger; 30. Sleeve; 31. Bracket
5. The procedure for replacing the pads varies by model (3.5a, 3.5b, 3.5c, 3.5d, 3.5d and 3.5e)
Sumitomo calipers (Precis models)
3.6a Remove the protective plate
3.6b Clean the brakes with a cleaning solution
3.6c Disconnect the M-clip from the outer brake pad...
3.6g...then remove the clip
3.6e Use pliers to remove the K-clamp
3.6f Remove both fingers
3.6g Using a clamp, press the inner lining against the caliper to lower the piston deep into the cylinder to get additional space for installing new linings
3.6h Remove the brake pads from the caliper
3.6i Remove the anti-noise pads
3.6k Before installing new pads, apply anti-noise compound to the back of the pads
3.6l Install new pads and fasteners
6. See Figs 3.6a, 3.6b, 3.6c, 3.6d, 3.6e, 3.6e, 3.6e, 3.6g, 3.6h, 3.6i, 3.6k, 3.6k.
Calipers for all other models
3.7 Using a clamp, press the piston into the cylinder
7. Using a C-clamp, press the piston deep into the caliper (3.7).
3.8 Remove the bottom fixing bolt or pin
8. Remove bottom mounting bolt or bottom pin (3.8).
3.9 Raise the caliper and hang it
9. Raise the caliper and tie it up (3.9).
3.10 Remove the brake pads
10. Remove the pads from the caliper bracket (3.10).
11. Lower the piston deep into the caliper with a hammer handle.
12. Lubricate the rear side of the brake pads with anti-noise lubricant.
13. Install the spring clips on the bracket Install the noise damper on the outer trim (3.5a, 3.5b, 3.5c, 3.5d, 3.5d) and install the pads on the bracket.
14. Lower a support on slips and establish the lower fixing bolt or a finger, having tightened it to the demanded moment of an inhaling.
All models
15. After replacing the pads, depress the brake pedal several times.
16. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.