01

Pressurize the brake hose with the proper tool, open the bleeder screw, and remove the brake pads.

02

Inspect the brake caliper: sliding piston, guide pins, and rubber boots. If there is any sticking, carefully remove them using the appropriate tools, analyze each component, and replace any that show irregularities. Before reassembly, lubricate the parts.

03

Do not install new brake pads on damaged brake discs — such as out-of-spec, warped, glazed, or overheated (blue) discs — or without resurfacing them. If resurfaced, pay attention to the minimum thickness specified by the manufacturer.

04

Inspect the brake caliper: sliding piston, guide pins, and rubber boots. If there is any sticking, carefully remove them using the proper tools, analyze the components, and replace any faulty parts. Lubricate everything before reassembling.

05

When replacing brake discs, never use petroleum-based products for cleaning. Use only water and soap to remove the protective coating, then dry with compressed air.

06

Perform a thorough inspection of the entire brake system: hoses, master cylinder, wheel cylinder, brake booster, proportioning valve, etc.

07

Check the brake fluid level. If it is below the indicated mark, replace it.
IMPORTANT: Replace the fluid every 10,000 km or 12 months (whichever comes first), always using the type recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Never mix different brake fluids such as DOT 3, DOT 4, DOT 5, etc.

08

Install the new brake pads by retracting the caliper piston with the bleeder screw open, then close the bleeder.

09

Lightly press the brake pedal several times, up to about half its travel. Repeat until the pedal becomes firm.

10

Brake system bleeding: press the brake pedal about four times to 3/4 of its travel, open the bleeder screw, and check for air bubbles through the bleed hose. Repeat until all air bubbles are eliminated, then close the bleeder. Perform this procedure on all wheels.

11

After completing brake pad installation, ensure the vehicle’s wheels rotate freely.

12

Advise the vehicle owner to perform proper brake pad bedding-in as described. During the first 200 km after pad replacement, brake moderately and carefully, keeping in mind that the disc and pad set is in a bedding-in phase. Once bedding-in is complete, the system will respond normally. This process does not reduce braking efficiency — it ensures proper seating of the components and prevents future noise issues.