Front

Front Brake Components:

REPLACEMENT
1. Remove front wheel.
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the Disc with Hub nuts.





2. Inspect pad lining thickness.
3. Lift up Caliper.





(a) Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installation bolt.
(b) Remove the installation bolt.
(c) Lift up the Caliper and suspend it securely.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the Caliper.

4. Remove these parts:
(a) 2 anti-squeal springs.
(b) 2 Brake Pads.
(c) 4 anti-squeal shims.
(d) Pad wear indicator plate.
(e) 4 pad support plates.

CAUTION: The anti-squeal springs and support plates can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

5. Check Disc thickness and runout. Service and Repair
6. Install the 4 pad support plates.
7. Install new pads.

CAUTION: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims and wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the pads.





(a) Install a pad wear indicator plate on the inner pad.
(b) Apply Disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-squeal shim.
(c) Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
(d) Install inner pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing upward and install outer pad.

CAUTION: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the Disc.

(e) Install the 2 anti-squeal springs.
8. Install Caliper.
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.

Pressing In Piston With Hammer Handle:

(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar implement.

NOTE: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.

(c) Install the Caliper.





(d) Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
9. Install front wheel.
10. Check that fluid level is at max line.