Removal

BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL

REMOVAL
NOTE: While the battery is connected, even if the power switch is OFF, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal or open/close the doors while the battery is connected.
HINT:
- Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
- The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Battery

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER

5. REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP Hybrid Battery Service Switch

6. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT






(a) While pressing the area labeled A, push the hole pins (labeled B) toward the brake caliper, and remove the pin hold clip.
NOTE: The pin hold clip can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.





(b) While pressing the area labeled A, remove the 2 front disc brake anti-rattles with hole pins and front disc brake anti-rattle spring.
NOTE: The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.





(c) Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle spring.
NOTE: The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.





(d) Remove the 2 pads from the disc brake caliper.
(e) Remove the No. 1 and No. 2 anti-squeal shims and anti-rattle spring from each pad.
(f) for RH:
Remove the pad wear indicator wire.





(1) Disconnect the pad wear indicator wire connector.
(2) Detach the clamp and bleeder plug cap.





(3) Remove the retainer and pad wear indicator wire from the inner pad.
8. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
NOTE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it is spilled on any painted surface.

9. DISCONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE






(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.
10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH






(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper from the knuckle.
11. REMOVE FRONT DISC






(a) Put matchmarks on the front disc and the axle hub if planning to reuse the disc.
(b) Remove the front disc.