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

    Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

  3. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A011AIC

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

  4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A011B1F

      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and remove the 2 bolts and disc brake cylinder assembly.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT (PAD ONLY)


    1. A0117Q1

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. Remove the 2 No. 1 front anti squeal shims and No. 2 front anti squeal shim from the brake pads.

  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A011BTBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 No. 2 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

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

      Note

      Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A0118SX

      Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the disc brake cylinder mounting.

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


    1. A0118S0

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

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A011AJ9

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

  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC


    1. A01191AE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the disc and the axle hub, and remove the front disc.