- Inspect the disc brake
pad mounting hardware (1,4) for the following:
| • | Missing mounting hardware |
| • | Looseness at the caliper mounting bracket |
| • | Looseness at the disc brake pads |
- If any of the conditions listed are found, replace the disc brake
pad mounting hardware.
- Ensure the disc brake pads are held firmly in place on the caliper
mounting bracket, yet slide easily on the mounting hardware without binding.
- Inspect the caliper slide pins by gently pulling outward, without
disengaging the slides from the boots, pushing inward, and observe for the
following:
| • | Bent or damaged slide pins |
| • | Cracked or torn slide pin boots |
| • | Missing slide pin boots |
| • | Bent or damaged caliper mounting bracket |
- If any of the conditions listed are found, replace the caliper
mounting hardware.