FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

    1. C272612

      Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

    1. C272613C01

      *a

      Hold

      *b

      Turn

      Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

    1. C272614

      Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  6. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM

    1. Remove the front anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE

    1. C272615

      Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note:

      Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

    1. C272616

      Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    2. C150222C02

      *a

      Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (for lower side).

      Note:

      Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (for lower side).

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT

    1. C272617

      Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING

    1. C272618

      Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.

  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC

    1. C272619C01

      *a

      Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.

    2. Remove the front disc.