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Front Brake Pads, Removing And Installing : Removing

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Do not loosen the bolted connections -A arrows-

Fig 1: Do Not Loosen The Bolted Connections
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Tighten the guide pins -B arrows- to 21 Nm to 26 Nm.

WARNING:

There is a risk of malfunction.

  • Do not loosen the bolted connections -A arrows-
  • Tighten the guide pins -B arrows- to 21 Nm to 26 Nm.

-- Remove the affected brake caliper. Refer to Removing .

-- Remove the brake pad wear sensor. Refer to Removing .

NOTE: When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven.

-- Remove the brake pads -1 and 2- in succession from the guide pins -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pads And Guide Pins
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Tighten the guide pins -arrows- to 21 Nm to 26 Nm.

-- If the brakes pads are replaced, then the brake pad springs must also be replaced. To do this, pry the brake pad springs -1 and 2- out of the brake caliper with a screwdriver -arrows-.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pad Springs
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