FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

After replacing the front disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the front disc brake pads and front disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.

Tech Tips


  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

    Note

    Be sure to inspect the front disc when replacing the front disc brake pads with new ones.

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      Disconnect the pad wear indicator wire connector from the front skid control sensor wire.

    2. A01QA3I

      Disconnect the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the clamp of front disc brake dust cover.

    3. Disconnect the bleeder plug cap portion of the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the front disc brake bleeder plug.

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      *a Ring

      Using SST and a hammer, disengage the ring of the pad guide pin (upper) and push out the pad guide pin (upper) from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      SST
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      Note


      • Keep SST aligned with the pad guide pin (upper).

      • Do not damage the surface of the disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      While pushing the front disc brake anti-rattle spring (upper) as shown in the illustration, remove the pad guide pin (upper).

    6. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring (upper) from the pad guide tie rod.

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      *a Ring

      Using SST and a hammer, disengage the ring of the pad guide pin (lower) and push out the pad guide pin (lower) from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

      SST
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      Note


      • Keep SST aligned with the pad guide pin (lower).

      • Do not damage the surface of the disc brake cylinder assembly.

    8. A01QCA1

      While pushing the front disc brake anti-rattle spring (lower) as shown in the illustration, remove the pad guide pin (lower).

    9. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring (lower) from the pad guide tie rod.

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      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 pad guide tie rods from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      *a Notch

      Disengage the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the notch of the disc brake cylinder assembly.

    12. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder assembly.

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      Remove the pad wear indicator retainer and pad wear indicator wire assembly from the front disc brake pad (inner).

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


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