Brake Pad: Service and Repair

FRONT DISC BRAKE





COMPONENTS

REMOVAL





1. Remove the lower bolt and lift the caliper assembly up and secure it with a wire or some other retaining method.





2. Remove the pads.

CAUTION: Do not depress the brake pedal while disassembling the pads.

INSPECTION
1. Check the pads for wear or oil contamination and replace, if necessary.

CAUTION:
- The pads for the right and left wheels should be replaced at the same time. Never "drop" or intermix brake pad sets.
- All four pads must be replaced as a complete set.
- When replacing the brake pad, check for deformation. When replacing the guide spring, use a new one or the used one after cleaning away foreign material.





2. Check the pad for damage or deformation.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard value: 9 mm (0.354 inch)
Service limited value: 2 mm (0.0787 inch)

INSTALLATION
1. install the pad clips.





2. Install the pads onto each pad clip.

NOTE: Position the pad with its pad wear indicator upward on the piston side





3. Insert the piston in the cylinder using the Special Tool (09581-11000).





4. Install the new pads. The shims are attached to each pad as illustrated.

CAUTION: Be careful so that the disc or pad isn't contaminated by grease.





5. Install the bolt and tighten to the specified value.
Tightening torque
Guide rod bolt: 22 - 32 Nm (220 - 320 kgf-cm, 16 - 24 ft. lbs.)