FRONT BRAKE(for 18 inch Front Disc Brake) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC

    Note


    • A000OR1E04

      The front disc needs to be installed to the correct side of the vehicle. There is an "L", indicating the disc for the left wheel, or an "R", indicating the disc for the right wheel, engraved on the inside of the disc in the position shown in the illustration.

    • There is pink paint, indicating the disc for the left wheel, or green paint, indicating the disc for the right wheel, on the surface of the front disc in the position shown in the illustration.

    Text in Illustration
    *a Inner Disc
    *b Outer Disc
    *c Disc Identification Paint

    1. A000Q9UE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Tech Tips

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

  2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


    1. Install the disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Connect the front brake flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      39 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Insert the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT


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

    2. A000QNRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Disc brake grease

      Lightly apply disc brake grease to the areas shown in the illustration where the front disc brake pad and front disc brake cylinder assembly contact each other.

    3. A000PJVE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Outer Pad
      *2 Inner Pad
      *3 Pad Wear Indicator
      B002B6O Direction of Disc Rotation for Forward Movement
      B002BZV Chamfered Edge (Large)
      B002BPS Chamfered Edge (Small)

      Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

      Note


      • The front disc brake pad with the pad wear indicator is positioned on the inside of the vehicle.

      • Install the front disc brake pads in the correct directions.

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

    4. A000SN9

      Install the hole pin while pushing on the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.

    5. Install the pin hold clip.

  5. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  6. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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