Pittsburgh Professional 97143 User manual

BRAKE PAD & CALIPER
SERVICE KIT
Model 97143
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally.
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number
in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if
product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
WARNING! Read all instructions
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep children and bystanders away while operating. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, NIOSH-approved dust mask/respira-
tor, and heavy-duty work gloves during use and service.
Stay alert and use common sense when operating. Do not use when tired or
under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables
better control in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
PRODUCT USE AND CARE
This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
Use the correct product for the correct vehicle. The correct product will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not modify this
product or use it for a purpose for which it is not intended.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the product’s operation. If damaged, have the
product repaired before use.
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Use the product and accessories etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type of product, taking into account the
working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the product for opera-
tions different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
Have product serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.
Maintain labels and nameplates on the product. These carry important safety
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replace-
ment.
MISCELLANEOUS
WARNING: This product contains or, when used, produces a chemical known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If
any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown
on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE WARNING section at the beginning of this manual
including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this
product.
This Service Kit will work with most model vehicles. See page 6 for a description
of which components will work with your make and model.
Read the vehicle owner’s manual to
determine which Disc and Thrust Bolt to
use.
Move the T-handle of the Thrust bolt to
one side and slide the plate over the
Thrust Bolt, until it rests on the bottom.
Apply the Disc to the two pegs on the
bottom of the Thrust Bolt (the magnet
will hold it in place).
Raise and safely secure vehicle.
Remove the wheel and brake caliper.
Remove the worn brake pads and hard-
ware.
Service the caliper according to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
Reassemble caliper, brake pads, and wheels.
Clean, then store the Service Kit indoors out of children’s reach.
Warning! Test the brakes thoroughly before use.
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Thrust Bolt
(1-1 or 1-2)
Caliper Piston
Disc (1)
Thrust Bolt
(1-1 or 1-2)
Caliper Piston
Disc (1)

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Damaged products can fail, causing personal injury. Do not
use a damaged product.
Cleaning, maintenance, and lubrication
BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the product. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, and any other
condition that may affect its safe operation.
AFTER USE, clean external surfaces of the product with clean, moist cloth.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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Record Product’s Serial Number Here:
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.

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Part Description Qty
1-1 Right Hand Thrust Bolt 1
1-2 Left Hand Thrust Bolt 1
0 2-12” Single Pin Disc for
General Motors® ‘79 Seville,
El Dorado
1 Plate 1
2 2-1/64” Single Pin Disc for
Citroen/XM®, Xantia® (F/R)
1
3 2-5/32” Three Pin Disc for
Audi® (F), Fiat/Alfa Romeo®
(F), Ford® Fiesta® (F),
Honda® Concesto (F),
Jaguar® XJ6, XJ40 (F/R),
BMW® 318is, 320i, 325TD,
518i, 525i, 1x, 740i, 850ci,
M5 (F), Mercedes Benz®
190, 200, 300, 420, 560 (F),
Mitsubishi® Colt (F), Nissan®
Mlera, Stanza, Sunny (F),
Range Rover® Austin, Metro,
200 & 400 Series, Maestra,
Montego (F), Toyota® Camry
(F), Volvo® (F), VW® Passat,
Golf, GTI (F)
1
4 1-1/4” No Pin Disc for Ford®
AU & NZ, Telstar, Laser (R),
Mazda® (R), Saab® 9000 (R),
Fiat/Alfa Romeo 1642 (R),
Honda Prelude, CRS, 16i, GM
Saturn, Grand Prix, Lumina
(R)
1
5 3/8” Adaptor 1
6 1-21/32” Two Pin Disc for
Nissan Primera, VW-Golf IV
1
7 1-21/32” Two Pin Disc for Audi
80, 90, V8 100, Coupe E (R),
Range Rover 800, Subaru L,
Z (R), Ford Sierra, Granada,
Scorpio (R), Nissan Bluebird,
Silvia, Primera, Peugeot 405,
1.9Gi, Gro, Sri, Gtxi, MI, 2.0
Sri (R), Toyota Celica Corolla,
GT, MR2 (R), VW Golf Gti,
Jetta, Synchro, Jetta Gti,
Passat CL, GL, GT, Corrado,
Scirroca, GTX
1
8 1-7/8” Single Pin Disc for
General Motors
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Part Description Qty
9 2-1/8” Single Pin Disc for
General Motors, Cadillac
Seville & El Dorado
1
E 1-21/32” Four Pin Disc for
Cero, Maxima
1
G 1-1/4” Two Pin Disc for Opel 1
K 2-1/8” Two Pin Disc for Citroen
C5
1
M 1-1/4” Two Pin Disc for Ford 1
N 1-1/4” Hex Disc for Saab,
Honda
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Z 1-3/16” Two Pin Disc for
Renault® R21, Laguna
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16 Case 1
1-1 1-2
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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM