Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair
Removal1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
2. Remove caliper assembly by removing caliper carrier bolts (2 pcs)
CAUTION: During removal, be careful not to damage brake flexible hose and not to depress brake pedal.
NOTE: Hang removed caliper with a wire hook or the like so as to prevent brake hose from bending and twisting excessively or being pulled. Don't operate brake pedal with brake pads removed.
3. Pull brake disc off by using 8 mm bolts (1) (2 pcs).
Installation
1. Install disc to wheel hub.
2. Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle.
3. Torque caliper carrier bolts to specification.
Tightening torque
Caliper carrier bolts (a): 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
4. Torque front wheel nuts to specification.
Tightening torque
Wheel nuts (b): 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 ft. lbs.)
5. Upon completion of installation, perform brake test.
Inspection
^ Using magnetic stand and with dial gauge positioned at about 10 mm (0.39 inch) inward from periphery of disc, measure deflection of disc. If limit value is exceeded, replace correct or replace.
Disc deflection Limit: 0.10 mm (0.004 inch) maximum
Special tool
(A): 09900-20606
(B): 09900-20701
^ Using micrometer, measure thickness of brake disc If it is less than limit, replace brake disc.
Brake disc thickness
Standard: 20.0 mm (0.79 inch)
Limit: 18.0 mm (0.71 inch)