Parts for your 1997 Daihatsu Gran move-Brake pads

1997 Daihatsu Gran Move Brake Pads — What They Do and When to Replace

Technical sources for this model, including factory service information and mainstream aftermarket catalogues used by workshops in Australia and New Zealand, confirm the 1997 Daihatsu Gran Move (often known as Pyzar) runs disc brakes with pads on the front axle and drum brakes with shoes on the rear. So brake pads are absolutely relevant to the front of this vehicle.

On the Gran Move, front brake pads clamp the disc rotors to turn pedal pressure into reliable stopping power. Good pads give a consistent pedal feel, shorter stopping distances, and less fade on steep Kiwi roads or hot Aussie days. Because most braking load sits over the front, these pads do the heavy lifting and will wear faster than the rears.

For day‑to‑day servicing, it’s smart to inspect pad thickness every 10,000 km or at each service. Replace when the friction material is down to about 3 mm, or sooner if there’s glazing, cracking, or contamination. Many Gran Moves came with a wear indicator tab that squeals on the rotor when it’s time for new pads—don’t ignore that tell‑tale chirp.

• Signs it’s time: squeal or grinding, a longer pedal travel, vibration under braking, or a pull to one side.
• Good practice with every pad change:
  • Measure rotors for thickness and run‑out