FRONT BRAKE REMOVAL

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure listed is for the LH side.


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

  2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

    Note

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01CB8D

      Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01CE0W

      Remove the 2 bolts and the front disc brake cylinder assembly from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. A01CEND

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT ANTI SQUEAL SHIM


    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 front disc brake anti squeal shims, 2 No. 2 front disc brake anti squeal shims and No. 1 pad wear indicator plate from the 2 front disc brake pads.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01CFQS

      Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01CDX7

      Remove the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH


    1. A01CCG4E01

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bush from the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSH DUST BOOT


    1. A01CCS1

      Remove the 2 front disc brake bush dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  11. REMOVE NO. 1 FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A01CB1JE01

      Remove the No. 1 front disc brake pad support plate from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

      Each No. 1 front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each No. 1 front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. Remove the No. 2 front disc brake pad support plate from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

      Each No. 2 front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each No. 2 front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A01CBLY

      Remove the 2 bolts and the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  14. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01CEYHE01

      Put matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.

      Tech Tips

      The above step is not necessary when the front disc will be replaced.

    2. Remove the front disc.