Installation
BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the LH side and RH side.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT DISC
(a) Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
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NOTICE:
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has minimal runout.
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
(a) Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque : 107 Nm (1089 kgf-cm, 79 ft-lbf)
3. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
(a) Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.
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HINT
Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.
(b) Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
(a) Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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(b) Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
5. INSTALL FRONT NO. 2 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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(b) Install the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
(c) Push the front No. 2 disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.
6. INSTALL FRONT NO. 1 DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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(b) Install the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
(c) Push the front No. 1 disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to align them.
7. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
(a) Install the 2 front No. 1 disc brake pad support plates and 2 front No. 2 disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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NOTICE:
Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.
8. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
(a) Install the pad wear indicator plate to each front disc brake pad.
NOTICE:
Install each pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
(b) Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each front No. 1 anti-squeal shim as shown in the illustration.
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NOTICE:
* When replacing worn pads, the front anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
* Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the anti-squeal shims.
(c) Install the front No. 1 anti-squeal shim and front No. 2 anti-squeal shim to each front disc brake pad.
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NOTICE:
* Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
* Disc brake grease can seep out slightly from the area where the anti-squeal shim is installed.
* Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.
9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
(a) Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
NOTICE:
There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.
10. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
(a) Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin, and install the disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
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Torque : 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft-lbf)
11. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque : 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
HINT
Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder.
12. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
13. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Connect the cable to the negative (-) battery terminal and close the front luggage compartment trim cover.
(b) Perform the following procedure if air bleeding is not necessary:
(1) Connect the reservoir level switch connector.
(2) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
14. INSTALL LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Installation
15. BLEED BRAKE LINE Service and Repair
16. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 103 Nm (1050 kgf-cm, 76 ft-lbf)