Front

FRONT DISC BRAKE





COMPONENT LOCATION





COMPONENTS

REPLACEMENT
BRAKE PAD REMOVAL





Before removal, visually inspect the pad thickness.





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 ore or the used one after cleaning away foreign material.





2. Check the pad for damage or deformation.
Brake pad thickness:
Standard value: 10.5 mm (0.41 inch)
Service limited value: 2 mm (0.08 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 the 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, 16.2 - 23.6 ft. lbs.)