FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The procedure listed below is for the LH side.

Note

After replacing the disc brake pads, the clearance between the disc brake pads and front discs becomes larger and the brake pedal feel becomes softer. Therefore, after replacing the disc brake pads, depress the brake pedal several times and check the clearance and brake pedal feel.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING


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      *1 Disc Brake Pad Guide Pin
      *2 Pin Hold Clip
      *3 Front Disc Brake Anti-rattle Spring

      Remove the 2 pin hold clips and 2 disc brake pad guide pin.

    2. Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.

      Note

      The front disc brake anti-rattle spring can be reused if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has all rust, dirt and foreign matter cleaned off.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

  5. REMOVE FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. Remove the 2 front No. 1 anti-squeal shims from each pad.

  6. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. Install the 2 front No. 1 anti-squeal shims to the each pad.

      Note

      When replacing worn front disc brake pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the front disc brake pads.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


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      Using SST, push back the front disc brake piston.

      Note

      Do not forcibly install the piston into the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.

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

      Note

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

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING


    1. Install the 2 disc brake pad guide pins and front disc brake anti-rattle spring.

    2. Install the 2 pin hold clips.

      Note

      When installing the pin hold clip, be sure to install the pin hold clip with the handle facing the center of the vehicle.

    3. Depress the brake pedal several times.

  9. ADD BRAKE FLUID


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  10. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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