FRONT DISC BRAKE AND LINING REPLACEMENT

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4-217. HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER SERVICE (Continued).

e. Turn the wheels from stop to stop, lightly

j. If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehicle

to stand a few minutes with the engine off.

contacting the stops, and add fluid, if necessary.

Then repeat steps g, h, and i.

f. Lower the vehicle.

k. Check for the pressure of air in the oil, which will

g. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal

have a milky appearance. Air in the system will

several times while rotating the steering wheel

cause the fluid level in the pump to rise when

from stop to stop.

the engine is turned off. If it becomes obvious

that the pump will not bleed the air after a few

h. Turn the engine off and then pump the brake

attempts, refer to paragraph 4-226.

pedal 4-5 times.

i. Check fluid level, add fluid if necessary

(Appendix D, Item 14).

4-218. FRONT DISC BRAKE AND LINING REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SET-UP

Tools

General Safety Instructions

Jack

Engine OFF.

Jack Stand

Transmission in (N) neutral.

"C" Clamp

Parking brake and micro-brakelock set.

General Mechanics Tool Kit

Batteries disconnected.

Brass Punch

Hammer

Material/Parts

Brass Bristle Brush (Appendix D,

Item 5)

Lubricant, Silicone (Appendix D,

Item 26)

Brake Assembly (049-90007)

Brake Fluid (Appendix D, Item 14)

REMOVAL

a. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.

b. Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable jack stands.

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