1998-02 Brake Kit Nakamoto MD748, 54060 - 1ABFS00065

Specifications:

• Premium Posi Semi Metallic Disc Brake Pads
• 4 Piece front brake pad set
• Includes shims
  
• Direct replacements

Brake Rotor Specifications:

• Comes as a Pair
  • Fits both LH (Driver Side) & RH (Passenger Side) Front
• Replaces dealer part numbers: F8VZ-1125-AA, YW7Z-1V125-EA, YW7J-2C502-EA, F8VZ1125AA, YW7Z1V125EA, YW7J2C502EA
• Direct replacements
• Fit 5 Stud Wheels
• 12.42" (316mm) Diameter

Premium Positive Molded Brake Pads Features and Benefits:

• The very same manufacturing process the original equipment manufacturers use
• High density friction material for long pad life
• Less resin content virtually eliminates brake fade and glazing
• Reduced dusting for both Ceramic and Semi-metallic materials
• Quality multi-layered shims and pad chamfering provide smooth and quiet braking

Balanced to reduce vibration.

Manufactured from OE Grade G3000 Casting Alloy.

Helps ensure smoother, quieter, and more effective braking.

Item Condition: New

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Lifetime Warranty

This item is backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will exchange the part free of charge (excludes shipping charges) for the original purchaser.

Wear and Tear

This item is backed by a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship under its intended use. The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear. Please keep your invoice for proof of this warranty.

step : Removing the Wheel (1:06])

• Pry off the center cap with a flat blade screwdriver
• Retrieve the center safety bolt key from the glove box
• Remove the center safety bolt with the key
• Pry off the wheel cover with a flat blade screwdriver
• Loosen the lug nuts with the vehicle on the ground
• Raise the vehicle with a floor jack
• Secure the vehicle on jack stands
• Remove the lug nuts
• Pull off the wheel

step : Inspecting the Brakes (1:44)

• Turn the rotor by hand or turn the steering wheel to turn the rotor
• Check for gouges on both sides of the rotor
• Check the thickness of the brake pads
• Check the brake pad wear indicator

step : Removing the Brake Pads (2:41)

• Remove the two 13mm bolts from the brake caliper
• Pry the caliper off with a flat blade screwdriver
• Pull the caliper aside
• Pry the brake pads off with a flat blade screwdriver

step : Removing the Brake Rotor (3:55)

• Remove the two 18mm bolts from the brake caliper bracket
• Pull off the brake caliper bracket
• Pull the rotor off

step : Installing the New Brake Rotor (5:14)

• Slide the rotor on
• Thread one lug nut by hand to hold the rotor in place
• Clean the caliper bracket with a wire brush
• Make sure the caliper bracket slides move smoothly
• Put the bracket back into place
• Start the 18mm bolts by hand
• Tighten the bolts to 90 foot-pounds of torque

step : Installing the New Brake Pads (6:51)

• Put an old pad in the caliper
• Use a large C-clamp and the old pad to push the pistons back
• Install the new brake pads into the bracket with the notches on the upper side
• Put the caliper on
• Thread bolts by hand
• Tighten bolts to between 15 - 16 foot-pounds

step : Reattaching the Wheel (8:59)

• Turn the wheels straight
• Remove the placeholder lug nut
• Slide the wheel into place
• Put on the wheel cover bracket
• Start the lug nuts by hand
• Tighten the lug nuts preliminarily
• Lower the vehicle to the ground
• Tighten the lug nuts to 100 foot-pounds in a crossing or star pattern
• Reattach the wheel cover
• Put the center safety bolt in with the key
• Push on the center cap

step : Testing the Brakes (9:44)

• Return the center safety bolt key to the glove box
• Pump your brakes repeatedly until they feel firm
• Test your brakes at 5 miles per hour and then 10 miles per hour
• Road test the vehicle