Front Brake Disc, FBC-57: Installing

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Use new bolts .

Clean the brake disc, wheel hub and contact surfaces before installing.

-- Place the brake rotor on the hub.

NOTE:

When positioning the brake rotor, do not tilt it on the wheel hub.

-- Install the securing bolt -arrow- and tighten.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Disc Secure Bolt

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-- Position the front brake carrier.

NOTE:

Do not angle the brake carrier with mounting it.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Brake Components (FBC-57)

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-- Install the screws -3- on the front brake carrier and tighten to the tightening specification.

-- Install the front brake pads, refer to FRONT BRAKE PADS, FBC-57 .

NOTE:

After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times while the vehicle is stationary so that the brake pads are seated properly in their normal operating position.

-- Install the wheels.

Wheel bolt tightening specifications, refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .