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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.

Wuling Victory (1st generation): Front Brake Pad Replacement

The front brakes on the Wuling Victory are disc brakes with a floating caliper. The exact procedure for this model is not documented in publicly available service materials, so the general procedure for a floating caliper is given below. Always replace pads as a pair on an axle, on both wheels at the same time.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 1-1.5 hours Steps: 13

Parts

4
№PartAlternatives
01 Wuling Victory front disc brake padsset for both sides of the axle Brembo, TRW, Ferodo
02 Caliper guide pin and boot kitif needed
03 Pad retaining clipsif needed
04 Anti-squeal shimsif needed

Tools

9
  • Jack and jack stands
  • lug wrench
  • socket and wrench set (for the caliper guide pin bolts, usually 12-14 mm, confirm the size on the vehicle)
  • torque wrench
  • C-clamp or pry bar for pushing back the piston
  • wire brush
  • caliper guide pin grease (silicone or copper, rated for brakes)
  • brake cleaner
  • wire for hanging the caliper

Step by step

13 steps
  1. Park the vehicle on level ground, engage the parking brake, and chock the rear wheels. Slightly loosen the front wheel lug nuts.
  2. Raise the front of the vehicle, set it on jack stands, and remove the wheels.
  3. Open the hood and check the brake fluid reservoir. The level will rise as the pistons are pushed back, so if it is high, draw some fluid out with a syringe. Do not overfill, since brake fluid is corrosive to paint.
  4. Inspect the caliper, rotor, and hose. The hose must have no cracks, and the rotor must have no deep grooves or a large stepped wear lip.
  5. Remove the lower caliper guide pin bolt, or both bolts. Swing the caliper upward on the upper guide pin, or remove it completely. Never leave the caliper hanging by the brake hose. Hang it with wire from the suspension spring.
  6. Remove the old pads, and note the position of the anti-squeal shims and the wear sensor (if fitted). Remove and clean the bracket, and replace any damaged shims.
  7. Clean the pad seating areas on the bracket with a wire brush and brake cleaner. Pull out the caliper guide pins, check the boots, and apply a thin layer of guide pin grease. They must slide freely.
  8. Push the caliper piston back into place with a clamp or pry bar, bracing against the old pad so you don't damage the piston. Watch the piston boot.
  9. Install the new pads in the bracket. The pad with the wear sensor (if equipped) goes in the same position as the old one. Never lubricate the friction surface. A thin layer of dedicated brake grease is allowed only on the back of the pad and on the shims.
  10. Lower the caliper over the pads and tighten the guide pin bolts. The torque for this model is not confirmed. Calipers on passenger cars of this class typically use 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft), so check it against the manufacturer's specification for your trim.
  11. Install the wheels, hand-tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern, lower the vehicle, and finish tightening the nuts with a torque wrench. The usual range for vehicles like this is 100-120 N·m (74-89 lb-ft), but use the exact value from the manufacturer's specification.
  12. Before driving, press the brake pedal firmly several times until it feels hard and the pistons have pressed the pads against the rotors. Check the fluid level and top it up to the proper level.
  13. Bed in the pads: make 8-10 smooth stops from 50-60 km/h down to 20-30 km/h without locking the wheels, then drive for a few minutes without braking so the brakes can cool. Avoid hard stops for the first 200-300 km.

Common mistakes and warnings

  • The brake system is a safety-critical component
  • If you have no experience working on brakes, have the job done at a repair shop
  • Do not breathe brake dust, and do not use compressed air for cleaning
  • Pads must be replaced on both wheels of the axle at the same time
  • If the pedal stays soft or goes to the floor after the replacement, do not drive the vehicle
  • Check the system first
  • If the rotor is badly worn or worn below the minimum thickness (stamped on the rotor itself), replace it along with the pads
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