FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A0160B8

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

    Note

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


    1. A0161CDE01

      Using a pin punch (5 mm) and a hammer, disengage the ring of the pad guide pin (upper) and push out the pad guide pin (upper) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the disc brake cylinder surface.

    2. A0162GF

      Holding the anti-rattle spring, remove the pad guide pin (upper) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

    3. Remove the anti-rattle spring from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

    4. A015YVT

      Using a pin punch (5 mm) and a hammer, disengage the ring of the pad guide pin (lower), and remove the pad guide pin (lower) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the disc brake cylinder surface.

    5. A0162H5

      Remove the bolt and pad guide tie rod from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

    6. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads with anti-squeal shims from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM


    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake anti-squeal shims from each pad.

  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161B3

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

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01603AE01

      Remove the front disc from the front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.