Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Front Brake Disc Removal and Installation

Front Disc Brake Components

NOTE:

Failure to take proper precautions during brake disc removal may cause damage to the brake flexible hose and/or the brake piston.

- Be careful not to damage the brake flexible hose during brake disc removal.
- Avoid depressing the brake pedal during the brake disc removal procedure to prevent the brake piston from being forced out of the cylinder.

Removal

1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Remove caliper assembly by removing caliper carrier bolts (2 pcs).

NOTE:
If the removed brake caliper is left hung by the brake hose, the brake hose may be damaged due to the tension caused by the caliper's weight.

Hang a removed brake caliper with a wire hook or the like to relieve the brake hose of the tension.





3) Pull brake disc off by using M8 bolts (1) (2 pcs).






Installation

Front Brake Disc Inspection
1) Install caliper assembly to steering knuckle.

NOTE:
If the flexible hose is twisted, the hose will be damaged.

If the hose is twisted, reinstall it being careful not to let it get twisted.

2) Tighten caliper carrier bolts to specified torque.

Tightening torque
Caliper carrier bolt (a): 85 Nm (8.5 kgf-m, 61.5 lbf-ft)





3) Install front wheel referring to Removal and Replacement Wheel (with Tire) Removal and Installation.
4) Perform brake test.