CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Note
Immediately after installing the front disc brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.
After replacing the front disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
The following procedure is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
| *a | Turn |
| *b | Hold |
Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
| *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 (lower side).
Note
Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
| *a | Matchmark |
Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
Remove the front disc.