MEYLE knows exactly what to look out for when checking and installing brake pads and here, details brake pad fitting best practices.

Always replace brake discs and pads in pairs, never on just one end of an axle. These instructions are for information purposes only and do not substitute the vehicle or brake manufacturer’s specifications. Follow these four easy steps for a quick brake pad installation:

Removing the brake pads
When replacing brake discs, always replace the pads. Start with unbolting the caliper and removing it. Ensure no tension load is applied on the brake hose and uninstall the worn brake pads.

Derusting mounting and guide surfaces
Thoroughly remove surface rust from brake pad mounting faces. Depending on brake design, also derust and clean the caliper bracket guide surfaces using an appropriate brush. Make sure to not damage the caliper bracket. Also check the brake caliper, anchor plate, tightening screws, guide plates and other small system parts for rust or damage and replace them if necessary. Caution! Do not use compressed air to clean the brakes, as this will stir up fine dust, which, when inhaled, is a serious health hazard.

Retracting the brake piston
Caution! With an electric caliper, use an electric parking brake and pull-away assistant electronic tool to ensure proper functioning and prevent damage. Prior to proceeding, you should check the brake fluid level and drain some fluid, if necessary. Wind back the brake piston, using a suitable retraction tool. Always adhere to manufacturer’s specifications.

Installing new brake pads
Lubricate mounting surfaces, as well as guide and contact surfaces on the caliper bracket and the brake pad, using high-temperature-resistant, metal-free lifetime grease. Keep the brake pad friction surfaces free of grease. Mount the new brake pads and ensure they move freely. Then you can reinstall the caliper.

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