Installation
BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: INSTALLATION
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT DISC
(a) Align the matchmarks of the front disc and axle hub and install the front disc.
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NOTICE:
When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the smallest runout.
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING LH
(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 BUSH DUST BOOT
(a) Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front brake bush dust boots where they contact the front disc brake cylinder mounting, and the entire inner circumference of both ends of the boots.
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HINT
Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to the front disc brake bush dust boot.
NOTICE:
Apply a sufficient amount of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of the front disc brake bush dust boot and front disc brake cylinder mounting contact surfaces.
(b) Install the 2 front disc brake bush dust boots to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH
(a) Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to a new front disc brake cylinder slide bush and front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
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(b) Install the front disc brake cylinder slide bush to the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
(a) Apply a light coat of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the seal surface of the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins.
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(b) Install the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
6. 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 disc brake cylinder mounting.
NOTICE:
Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.
7. INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
(a) Install the front anti-squeal shims (No. 1 and No. 2) to the front disc brake pad.
NOTICE:
* When replacing worn pads, the shims must be replaced together with the pads.
* Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
(b) Install the 2 pad wear indicator plates to the pad (inner and outer).
NOTICE:
Install the pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
8. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
(a) Install the 2 disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
NOTICE:
Make sure there is no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.
9. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
Torque : 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft-lbf)
10. CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Install a new gasket and connect the flexible hose with a new union bolt.
Torque : 29 Nm (296 kgf-cm, 21 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Insert the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the brake cylinder.
11. BLEED BRAKE LINE Service and Repair
12. BLEED CLUTCH LINE (for Manual Transaxle) Procedures
13. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER Service and Repair
14. INSPECT FOR FLUID LEAK
15. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL LH Installation