Front Brakes (FN-3), Servicing

Front brakes (FN-3), servicing
Front brakes, servicing





Note:
^ Install complete repair kit.
^ After replacing brake pads and before moving vehicle, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.
^ When siphoning brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
^ Wheel bolt tightening torque: 120 Nm
^ Check brake caliper for freedom of movement by sliding to side.

1. Brake hose
^ Do not disconnect when removing brake pads
2. Protective cap
^ Remove
3. Guide pins, 25 Nm
4. Brake line, 15 Nm
^ Install in brake caliper housing
^ Attach to brake hose, counter hold on brake hose hex when attaching
^ Make sure tabs are properly seated in retainer grooves
5. Brake caliper housing
^ Check that the brake calipers moves freely by moving it from side to side
6. Ribbed bolt, tightening torques

CAUTION: Observe different tightening torques.

^ M12x1 5x35, 130Nm
^ M14x 1 5x35, 200 Nm
^ Clean ribs if reusing
7. Brake carrier
^ Bolt to wheel bearing housing
^ Always replace on both sides of the car
8. Brake pads

Note: Inner pad (with spring) is marked with an arrow. The arrow must point in the direction of forward rotation of the brake disc when installed. Noise may result from incorrect installation.

^ Remove adhesive foil from backing plates on outer brake pads before installing
^ Both pairs of brake pads on front axle must always be replaced together

Note: Always clean brake caliper thoroughly before installing new brake pads (must be free of grease). Be especially careful to remove any residual adhesive foil on the surface of the outer brake pads.

9. Retaining spring
^ Insert in both holes of brake caliper housing

Note: Retaining spring must be pressed under brake carrier after it is inserted in both holes. If the spring is improperly installed, the brake caliper cannot adjust to compensate for wear on the outer brake pad. This will cause the brake pedal travel to Increase.

10. Brake disc
^ Pads on both sides of axle must always be replaced together
^ Remove brake caliper before removing
^ Pads on both sides of axle must always be replaced together
^ Brake pads are different; inner pad has retaining spring
11. Bracket
^ Bolt to brake caliper housing
12. Hex bolt, 10 Nm