FRONT BRAKE(except 6-Pot Caliper) INSTALLATION

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides, except where indicated.

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSTALL FRONT DISC LH


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      Check the identification mark to determine the installation side.

      Note

      The front disc needs to be installed to the correct side of the vehicle. There is a "L", indicating the disc for the left wheel, or a "R", indicating the disc for the right wheel, engraved on the disc in the position shown in the illustration.

    2. When reusing the front disc LH:


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        *a Matchmark

        Align the matchmarks of the front disc LH and front axle hub sub-assembly, and install the front disc LH.

    3. When replacing the front disc LH:


      1. Inspect the front disc runout.

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      2. Select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout, and install the front disc LH.

    4. Temporarily install the 5 hub nuts.

  2. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH


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

      Torque:
      135 N*m  { 1377 kgf*cm, 100 ft.*lbf }

  3. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE


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

      Torque:
      39.2 N*m  { 400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM

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  5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

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  6. CONNECT BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP CONNECTOR (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

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  7. BLEED BRAKE LINE (w/ Vacuum Brake Booster)

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  8. BLEED BRAKE LINE (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster)

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  9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL

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