Front
Front Brake PadREMOVAL
1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the front brake pad.
(1) Remove the caliper bolt on the lower side.
(2) Raise the caliper body assembly and support it.
NOTE:
Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper body assembly.
(3) Remove the brake pad from support - front disc brake.
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - front disc brake.
1) Check the brake pad.
2) Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip. (A)
Grease:
Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or an item contained in the pad kit
3) Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad and both sides of the shim - disc brake front inner (a). (B)
Grease:
Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or an item contained in the pad kit
4) Install the brake pad to the support - front disc brake.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install so that the pad return spring faces the input side of the direction of brake rotor rotation, as shown in the figure.
- Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the figure.
- If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad with a new part.
NOTE:
Install the brake pad indicator in proper direction.
5) Install the caliper body assembly to the support - front disc brake.
Tightening torque:
Caliper bolt: 26 Nm (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
6) Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
120 Nm (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
INSPECTION
1) Check the pad thickness (A).
NOTE:
- Always replace the pads of both wheels and both sides as a set.
- Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
- Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.
NOTE:
- Always replace the pads of both wheels and both sides as a set.
- Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
- Wear indicators are installed on the pad - disc brake front inner and the pad - disc brake front outer. If the pad is worn to the limit, the end of wear indicator contacts disc rotor, and a squeaking sound is heard as the wheel rotates. If the sound is heard, replace the pad.
- Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.
2) If the wear limit is exceeded in the inspection, replace the brake pad.