FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Immediately after installing the brake pads, the braking performance may be reduced. Always perform a road test in a safe place while paying attention to the surroundings.

  • After replacing the front disc brake pads, always perform a road test to check the braking performance and check for vibrations.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH 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 front disc and front axle hub sub-assembly, and install the front disc.

      Note

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

  2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING


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

      Torque:
      107 N*m  { 1091 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf }

  3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT


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      B0087TV Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      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 more than 0.3 g (0.01 oz) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN


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      B0087TV Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side).

    2. Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side).

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      B0087TV Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease

      Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins.

    4. Install the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

    5. Push each front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.

  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE


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      *1 Front Disc Brake Pad Support Plate
      B0087TV Identification Paint

      Install the 4 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note

      Install the 2 front disc brake pad support plates with the identification paint is mounted on the inner side of the vehicle.

  6. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT

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  7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD


    1. Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

      Note


      • Keep the friction surfaces of the front disc brake pads and front disc free from oil and grease.

      • Install the front disc brake pad so that the pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle.

  8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Front Disc Brake Cylinder Assembly
      B0087TV Disc Brake Grease

      Apply disc brake grease to the contact surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder assembly and front disc brake pad as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Apply 0.3 g (0.01 oz) of disc brake grease to the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

    2. Hold each front disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.

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

  9. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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

      Torque:
      29.4 N*m  { 300 kgf*cm, 22 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  10. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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