CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.
DISCONNECT NO. 1 FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
Remove the union bolt, 2 gaskets and disconnect the No. 1 front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
Remove the disc brake pads from the carrier.
Remove the covers (shims) and shims from each pad.
| *1 | Cover (shim) | *2 | Shim |
| *3 | Disc Brake Pad | - | - |
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE (UPPER)
Remove the front disc brake pad support plate (upper) from the carrier.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE (LOWER)
Remove the front disc brake pad support plate (lower) from the carrier.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the carrier.
REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
Remove the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the carrier.
REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH
Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide bushes from the carrier.
REMOVE BUSH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the bush from the pin (B).
REMOVE CARRIER
Remove the 2 bolts and carrier.
REMOVE FRONT DISC
| *a | Matchmark |
Place matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.
Tech Tips
It is not necessary when replacing the disc.
Remove the front disc.