FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC


    1. A01NDGOE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks and install the front disc.

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


    1. A01NFKN

      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 }

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


    1. A01NH61E01

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

      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. A01NH11

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

  4. INSTALL NO. 1 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


    1. A01ND3OE01

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.

    2. A01NHJU

      Install the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    3. Push the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


    1. A01NF3VE01

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

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

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


    1. A01NDBQE01

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

    2. A01NGGL

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

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

  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


    1. A01ND9CE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 No. 1 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *2 No. 2 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *3 No. 3 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      *4 No. 4 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate

      Install the 4 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting as shown in the illustration.

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      The front disc brake pad support plate (lower) has a convex part.

  8. INSTALL PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE


    1. A01NHDU

      Install the 2 pad wear indicator plates to the pads.

      Note

      Install the pad wear indicator plates in the correct positions and directions.

  9. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM (for Solid Type Rear Disc)


    1. A01NENKE01

      Apply disc brake grease to the inside of the 2 front anti-squeal shims as shown in the illustration.

      Note


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

      • Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the front anti-squeal shims.

      • Disc brake grease can come out slightly from the area where the front anti-squeal shims are installed.

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

    2. A01NHKV

      Install the 2 front anti-squeal shims to the pads.

      Note

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

  10. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM (for Ventilated Type Rear Disc)


    1. A01NH1KE01

      Install the 4 front anti-squeal shims to the pads as shown in the illustration.

      Note


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

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

  11. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. A01NFXB

      Install the 2 front disc brake pads with the front anti-squeal shims to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    2. A01NDGL

      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.

  12. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ND0AE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hold
      *2 Turn

      Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and install the disc brake cylinder assembly with the 2 bolts.

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

      Note


      • Install the disc brake cylinder assembly while holding both of the front disc brake pads because the anti-squeal springs may fall off the front disc brake pads.

      • Be sure that the anti-squeal springs are installed to the front disc brake pads.

  13. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


    1. A01NHFK

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

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 306 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  14. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Bleed brake line.


      1. A01NHJO

        Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

      2. Add brake fluid into the reservoir between MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.

        Brake fluid
        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

      3. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).

      4. Turn the intelligent tester on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.

      5. Select the "Usual air bleeding / All Line" and bleed brake line according to the intelligent tester display.

      6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

        Torque:
        front bleeder plug
        8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
        rear bleeder plug
        11 N*m  { 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

    2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

    3. Turn the intelligent tester off and turn the power switch off.

    4. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

    5. Adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir Click here.

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

    Torque:
    103 N*m  { 1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf }