Front Disc Brake
Brake Disc
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires Removal and Replacement.
2. NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate aside as an assembly.
- Discard the anchor plate bolts.
- Support the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
- To install, tighten new anchor plate bolts to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply rust penetrant on brake disc to wheel hub mating surfaces.
Remove the retention ring and the brake disc.
- Discard the retention ring.
4. NOTE: Install a new retention ring.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Clean any rust or foreign material from the brake disc, wheel and wheel hub.
- Use specified brake parts cleaner to clean the brake disc and hub surfaces.
- Apply specified anti-seize lubricant to the hub mounting surface to prevent future corrosion.
- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.