FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION


  1. TEMPORARILY TIGHTEN FRONT DISC BRAKE BLEEDER PLUG


    1. Temporarily tighten the front disc brake bleeder plug.

      Tech Tips

      Fully tighten the front disc brake bleeder plug after bleeding any air left in the system.

    2. Install the front disc brake bleeder plug cap.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.

      Note

      When installing a new disc, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


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      Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1060 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


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      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

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      Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting as shown in the illustration.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


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      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing and the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

    2. Install the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

  6. INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surface of the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin as shown in the illustration.

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      Install the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    3. Push the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surface of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin as shown in the illustration.

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      Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    3. Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


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      Install 2 new front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

      Be sure to install the plate in the correct position and direction.

  9. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM


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      Apply disc brake grease between the front anti-squeal shim and front disc brake pad as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Apply 1.0 g (0.03 oz.) of disc brake grease to each pad.

    2. Install the 2 front anti-squeal shims to the front disc brake pads.

      Note


      • When replacing worn pads, the front anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.

      • Install the front anti-shims in the correct position and direction.

      • Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the front anti-squeal shims.

      • Disc brake grease can seep out slightly from the area where the front anti-squeal shim is installed.

      • Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.

  10. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


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      *1 Protrusion

      Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting as shown in the illustration.

      Note


      • There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the front disc brake pads or the front disc.

      • Make sure to install the front disc brake pad with pad wear indicator to the inner side of the vehicle.

      • Be sure to engage the protrusion of the pad support plate to the front disc brake pad.

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      Install the 2 anti-squeal springs to the front disc brake pads.

      Note


      • When replacing the front brake pads with new ones, make sure to replace the anti-squeal springs at the same time.

      • Be sure to install the anti-squeal springs into the front disc brake pad installation holes as far as they will go.

  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      32 N*m  { 326 kgf*cm, 24 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Be sure that the anti-squeal springs are installed to the front disc brake pads.

  12. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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      Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

      Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  13. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID


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      Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.

    2. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.

      Brake Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

      Note


      • Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.

      • Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problem.

  14. BLEED BRAKE LINE

    Note

    Bleed the brake line of the wheel farthest from the master cylinder first.


    1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, and while holding down the brake pedal, loosen the bleeder plug*1.

    3. When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal*2.

    4. Repeat steps *1 and *2 until all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out and the new brake fluid comes out.

    5. Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

      Torque:
      13 N*m  { 133 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }

    6. Repeat the above steps to replace the brake fluid of the brake lines for each wheel.

  15. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

  16. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


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      *1 MAX Line
      *2 MIN Line

      Check the fluid level.

      Tech Tips

      If brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect the disc brake pads. If necessary, refill the reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX line after repair or replacement.

      Brake Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

  17. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }