FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC


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      *a Matchmark

      Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, 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


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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


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

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      B005XMV 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.

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING


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

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      B005XMV 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


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      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.

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      B005XMV Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
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      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 NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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

      Text in Illustration
      B005XMV Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease
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      Install the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    3. Push the front No. 1 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


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      *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.

  8. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


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

      Note

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

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      *1 Front No. 1 Anti-squeal Shim
      *2 Front No. 2 Anti-squeal Shim

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

      Note

      Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.

  9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


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      Install the 2 front disc brake pads 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.

  10. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      *a Hold
      *b Turn

      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and install the 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


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

      Torque:
      30 N*m  { 310 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      Tech Tips

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

  12. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

  13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal Click here.

    2. Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:


      1. Connect the reservoir level switch connector.

      2. Clear the DTCs Click here.

  14. BLEED BRAKE LINE

    Click here

  15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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