FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


  • The following procedure is for vehicles except 2-pot Caliper.

  • Use the same procedure for vehicles for 2-pot Caliper.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

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


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01G8NEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the front disc and front axle hub, and install the front disc.

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


    1. except 2-pot Caliper:


      1. Secure the front disc brake cylinder mounting in a vise.

      2. A01G8N1

        Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.

        Text in Illustration
        A01G6V4 Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

        Tech Tips

        Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

      3. A01G8BP

        Using a socket wrench (19 mm) and a hammer, install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    2. for 2-pot Caliper:


      1. A01G78Z

        Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.

        Text in Illustration
        A01G6V4 Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

        Tech Tips

        Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

      2. Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A01G5YT

      Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.

      Torque:
      104 N*m  { 1061 kgf*cm, 77 ft.*lbf }

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


    1. A01G8BB

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Text in Illustration
      A01G6V4 Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

    2. Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.

  5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01G7PC

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Text in Illustration
      A01G6V4 Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    2. A01G6Z1

      Install the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    3. Push the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01G9FL

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Text in Illustration
      A01G6V4 Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
    2. A01G4AM

      Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    3. Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE FITTING KIT


    1. except 2-pot Caliper:


      1. A01G68GE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
        *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

        Install the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

        Note

        Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

    2. for 2-pot Caliper:


      1. A01G55IE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
        *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
        *3 Front No. 3 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
        *4 Front No. 4 Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

        Install the front No. 1 disc brake pad support plate, front No. 2 disc brake pad support plate, front No. 3 disc brake pad support plate and front No. 4 disc brake pad support plate to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

        Note

        Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.

  8. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. A01G7VT

      Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.

      Note

      Install each front disc brake pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.

    2. except 2-pot Caliper:


      1. A01G699

        Apply disc brake grease to the inside of each front disc brake anti-squeal shim as shown in the illustration.

        Text in Illustration
        A01G6V4 Disc Brake Grease
      2. A01G4W6

        Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.

        Note


        • Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.

        • Disc brake grease can seep out slightly from the area where the front disc brake anti-squeal shim is installed.

        • Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.

    3. for 2-pot Caliper:


      1. A01G8E8E01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Front No. 1 Disc Brake Anti-Squeal Shim
        *2 Front No. 2 Disc Brake Anti-Squeal Shim
        *a Narrow
        *b Wide

        Install the front No. 1 disc brake anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 disc brake anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.

        Note

        Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct positions and directions.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT


    1. Install the 2 front disc brake pads with front anti-squeal shim kit to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

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

    2. A01G6OM

      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.

  10. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G78GE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

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

  11. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01G5U7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Lock Hole

      Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque:
      29 N*m  { 300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder.

  12. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  13. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1049 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }