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Compiled automatically from service literature and owner experience. Specs are for the typical configuration — check them against your exact car before you start.

Daewoo Tacuma (1st generation, U100): Front Brake Pad Replacement

The Tacuma has front disc brakes with a floating single-piston caliper. Pads are replaced as a set on both sides of the axle. Exact torque specs for this model are not confirmed in publicly available sources, so approximate ranges are given.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-1.5 hours Steps: 15

Parts

3
№PartAlternatives
01 Front brake pads (axle set, disc brakes) Bosch, Ferodo, TRW, ATE
02 Caliper guide pin repair kitif needed
03 Anti-squeal shims for brake padsif needed

Tools

9
  • Jack and jack stands
  • lug wrench
  • sockets and wrenches 12-17 mm (check the exact caliper fastener size on the car)
  • torque wrench
  • C-clamp or pry bar for retracting the piston
  • wire brush
  • caliper guide pin grease (ceramic or silicone-based)
  • brake cleaner
  • wire or hook to support the caliper
There's a full repair manual for this car Every system, wiring diagrams and torque specs — not just this job. Haynes AutoFix (online). See manuals →

Step by step

15 steps
  1. Park the car on level ground, put it in first gear, and chock the rear wheels. Loosen the front wheel nuts half a turn.
  2. Raise the front of the car with the jack, set jack stands in place, and remove the wheels.
  3. Open the hood and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. It will rise when you push the pistons back, so remove excess fluid with a syringe if needed. Do not let brake fluid get on the paint.
  4. Inspect the caliper and brake hose. Remove the two caliper guide bolts (usually a socket or hex head; check the size on the car). If one bolt holds the caliper and the other acts as a pivot, follow the design of your caliper.
  5. Lift the caliper off the brake disc and hang it with wire from the suspension spring or the body. Do not leave the caliper hanging by the brake hose.
  6. Remove the old pads and note the position of the anti-squeal shims and spring clips. Take a photo before disassembly.
  7. Inspect the disc. If the friction surface has deep grooves, a pronounced lip at the edge, or the thickness is below the minimum allowed (the figure is stamped on the disc edge), replace the discs as an axle set. Do not install pads on a worn disc.
  8. Clean the pad seats in the bracket with a brush and brake cleaner. Remove and clean the guide pins and check the dust boots. Apply a thin layer of grease to the pins. Do not apply grease to the friction surface of the pads or the disc.
  9. Push the caliper piston back into its cylinder with a C-clamp or pry bar, pressing against the old pad. Do this slowly while watching the fluid level in the reservoir.
  10. Install the new pads with the anti-squeal shims in the same position as the old ones. A pad with a wear sensor (if equipped) goes in the same place as the old one. A thin layer of grease is allowed only on the metal back of the pad, without touching the friction material.
  11. Fit the caliper over the pads and disc without damaging the piston dust boot. Install the guide bolts. Tightening torque is approximately 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft); confirm the exact value against the manufacturer's specification.
  12. Repeat the procedure on the other side.
  13. Install the wheels, tighten the nuts by hand, lower the car, and tighten them in a crisscross pattern. The wheel nut torque for the factory wheels is in the range of 90-110 N·m (66-81 lb-ft).
  14. With the engine off, pump the brake pedal several times until it firms up so the pistons seat against the pads. Check the brake fluid level and top it up to the MAX mark.
  15. Test drive: on a quiet road, make 8-10 gentle stops from about 50-60 km/h down to 20-30 km/h to bed in the pads. Avoid hard braking for the first 200-300 km.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • The brake system is critical to safety
  • If you lack experience, have the work done at a repair shop
  • Replace pads on both sides of the axle at the same time
  • Do not breathe brake dust, do not use compressed air for cleaning, and wear gloves
  • If the pedal stays "soft" after the job or fluid is leaking, do not drive the car; inspect the system
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