FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD(for 17 inch Front Disc Brake) REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

After replacing the front disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the front disc brake pads and front disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. SEPARATE FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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      Remove the bolt and separate the front flexible hose from the steering knuckle.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to get pinched by the front disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when removing the front disc brake pads.


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      *b Hold

      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side) and remove the bolt.

    2. Pull the front disc brake cylinder assembly upward.

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      Remove the 2 anti-squeal springs.

    4. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

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  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

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  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

    CAUTION:

    Be careful not to get pinched by the front disc brake cylinder assembly or other parts when installing the front disc brake pads.


    1. Push in the front disc brake piston.

      Note


      • Make sure the brake fluid does not overflow from the reservoir.

      • Do not forcibly push in the front disc brake piston.

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

      Note


      • Keep the friction surfaces of the front disc brake pads and front disc free from oil and grease.

      • Install the front disc brake pad so that the pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle.

    3. 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.

    4. Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side) and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the bolt.

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

      Note


      • Install the front disc brake cylinder assembly while holding both of the front disc brake pads because the anti-squeal springs may fall off the front disc brake pads.

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. Install the front flexible hose to the steering knuckle with the bolt.

      Torque:
      18.5 N*m  { 189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      When installing the front flexible hose, minimize twisting of the hose.

  8. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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