Repair Procedures

Removal

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque
: 88.3 - 107.9 Nm (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)




2. Loosen the hose eye-bolt (A) and caliper mounting bolts (C), then remove the front caliper assembly (B).

Tightening torque
Brake hose to caliper (A):
24.5 - 29.4 Nm (2.5 - 3.0 kgf.m, 18.1 - 21.7 lb-ft)
Caliper assembly to knuckle (C):
78.5 - 98.1 Nm (8.0 - 10.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 72.3 lb-ft)




3. Remove the front brake disc by loosening the screws (A).






Replacement

Front Brake Pads
1. Loosen the guide rod bolt (A) and pivot the caliper up out of the way.




2. Replace shims (A), pad retainers (B), and brake pads (C).






Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.




3. Pivot the caliper down and tighten the guide rod bolt.

Tightening torque
: 21.6 - 31.4 Nm (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)

4. After installation, bleed the brake system.

Inspection

1. Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
2. Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
3. Check the thickness of the brake disc and run-out using a micrometer and a dial gauge on the part dotted line in the illustration below.

Brake disc thickness
Standard: 28 mm (1.10 in)
Service limit: 26 mm (1.02 in)
Deviation: Less than 0.01 mm (0.00039 in)
Run-out
Standard: 0.03 mm (0.00118 in) or less