For 1990-2009 cars

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. Inspect the disc brake pad mounting hardware for the following (1):

• | Missing mounting hardware

• | Excessive corrosion

• | Bent mounting tabs

• | Looseness at the caliper mounting.

• | Looseness at the disc brake pads

2. If any of the conditions listed are found, the disc brake pad mounting hardware requires replacement.
3. Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper mounting, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
4. Inspect the caliper pins (2) for the following:

• | Binding

• | Seizing

• | Looseness in the caliper mounting

• | Bent or damaged caliper pins

• | Bent or damaged caliper mounting

5. If any of the conditions listed are found, the caliper mounting hardware requires replacement.