FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

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

      Note

      When replacing the front disc with a new one, select an installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A0057SK

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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT


    1. A00562ME02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lithium soap base glycol grease

      Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bush dust boots where they contact the front disc brake cylinder mounting, and the entire inner circumference of both ends of the boots.

      Tech Tips

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

      Note

      Apply a sufficient amount of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of the front disc brake bush dust boot and front disc brake cylinder mounting contact surfaces.

    2. Install the 2 front disc brake bush dust boots to the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lithium soap base glycol grease

      Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the front disc brake cylinder slide bush pin, as shown in the illustration.

    2. Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bush to the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lithium soap base glycol grease

      Apply lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins.

    2. A0059EP

      Install the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins to the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A0052J2

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

      Note

      Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


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      Install the 2 disc brake pads to the disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

      Make sure there is no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.

  8. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the disc brake cylinder assembly to the disc brake.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hold
      *2 Turn

      While holding the front disc brake cylinder slide pin with a wrench, install the lower side of the disc brake cylinder assembly with a new bolt.

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }
    3. A0057UH

      Support brake cylinder slide pin as shown in the illustration.

    4. While holding the front disc brake cylinder slide pin with a wrench, install the upper side of the disc brake cylinder assembly with a new bolt.

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

  9. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A0056AT

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

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  10. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

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  11. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  12. BLEED CLUTCH LINE (for EB60)

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  13. BLEED CLUTCH LINE (for EC60)

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  14. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

  15. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

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  16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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