CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
INSTALL FRONT DISC
| *a | Matchmark |
Align the matchmarks and install the disc.
Tech Tips
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the disc has the smallest runout.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT
| *1 | Lithium soap base glycol grease |
Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of a new front disc brake bush dust boot, and the entire inner circumference of both ends.
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.
Install the 2 boots to the mounting.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH
| *1 | Lithium soap base glycol grease |
Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin where it contacts the front disc brake cylinder slide bush.
Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bush to the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
| *1 | Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin |
| *2 | No. 2 Front Disc Brake Cylinder Slide Pin |
| *3 | Lithium soap base glycol grease |
Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins.
Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the mounting.
INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Install the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the mounting.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH
Install the cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
Install the 2 No. 1 front disc brake pad support plates to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
INSTALL NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
Install the 2 No. 2 front disc brake pad support plates to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
INSTALL NO. 1 PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
Install the 2 pad wear indicator plates to the pads.
INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT
| *1 | Front Disc Brake Pad |
| *2 | No. 1 Anti-squeal Shim |
| *3 | No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim (Inner) |
| *4 | No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim (Outer) |
Install the No. 1 and No. 2 shims to the pads.
Note
When replacing a worn pad, the shims must be replaced together with the pads.
Install the shims in the correct positions and direction as shown in the illustration.
INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
Install the 2 disc brake pads to the mounting.
Note
Make sure there is no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the pads and disc.
INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
| *a | Hold |
| *b | Turn |
Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pins and install the disc brake cylinder to the disc brake cylinder mounting with 2 new bolts.
CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Install a new gasket and connect the flexible hose with a new union bolt.
Tech Tips
Insert the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the cylinder.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH
BLEED BRAKE LINE
INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH
INSTALL FRONT WHEEL