FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01I33PE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

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

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


    1. Secure the front disc brake cylinder mounting in a vise.

    2. A01I36F

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01I3GM Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      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.

    3. A01I60H

      Using a socket wrench (19 mm) and a hammer, install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1090 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


    1. A01I5GE

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01I3GM Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

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

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


    1. A01I2I0

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

      Text in Illustration
      A01I3GM Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

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

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

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01I4US

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Text in Illustration
      A01I3GM Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

    2. 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 engage the pin to the boot.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE FITTING KIT


    1. A01I62QE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

      Install the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates 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.

  8. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. A01I36S

      Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.

      Note

      Install each front disc brake pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.

    2. A01I2LK

      Apply disc brake grease to the inside of each front disc brake anti-squeal shim as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      A01I3GM Disc Brake Grease
    3. A01I4UP

      Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.

      Note


      • Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.

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

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

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT


    1. Install the 2 front disc brake pads with front anti-squeal shim kit to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

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

    2. A01I467

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

      Note


      • When replacing the front disc 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.

  10. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I4JWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      34 N*m  { 350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf }

  11. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01I3ZZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Lock Hole

      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 }

      Note

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

  12. CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    2. Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:


      1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

      2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  13. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Bleed brake line.


      1. A01I5N9

        Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

      2. Add brake fluid into the reservoir between the MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.

        Brake fluid
        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

      3. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).

      4. Turn the Techstream on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRAC / Air Bleeding.

      5. Select "Usual air bleeding" on the Techstream display, and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the Techstream.

      6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

        Torque:
        8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

      7. Clear the DTCs Click here.

      8. Turn the Techstream off and turn the power switch off.

    2. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

    3. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap.

  14. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }