FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD REMOVAL

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.

  • Immediately after installing the front disc brake pads, the brake pedal may feel soft due to clearance between the front disc brake pads and front disc. Depress the brake pedal several times until the brake pedal feels firm.

Tech Tips


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

  • The following procedure is for the LH side.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

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  2. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

    CAUTION:


    • A005OGM

      After lifting up the front disc brake cylinder assembly, secure it in place before performing any work on it.

    • The front disc brake cylinder assembly could fall, pinching hands or fingers and causing injury.


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      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side) and remove the bolt.

      Note

      Do not kink or damage the brake line.

    2. Pull the front disc brake cylinder assembly upward.

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      Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT


    1. Remove the front disc brake anti-squeal shim from each front disc brake pad.

    2. A005PP6

      Remove the 2 front brake pad radial springs from each front disc brake pad.