FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Immediately after installing the brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.

  • 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.

  • When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pads or pushing back the disc brake piston, DTC C1214 may be stored. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC.

  • While the auxiliary battery is connected, even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or any door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore, when servicing the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the auxiliary battery is connected.

  • After replacing the front disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

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  2. 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. 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 }

  3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

    2. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

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    3. Turn the power switch on (READY).

    4. Depress the brake pedal and release it.

    5. Clear the DTCs.

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  4. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR

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  5. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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