Front Brake Pad, Brake Caliper & Brake Rotor: Installation

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH 
   1. Install the disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.

      Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf) 

      Fig 1: Locating Disc Brake Caliper Bolts

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2. CONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE 
   1. Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.

      Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf) 

      NOTE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake caliper.
   Fig 2: Locating Flexible Hose Union Bolt
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3. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY) 
   1. Apply disc brake grease to the anti-squeal shims and install them to each pad.
      Fig 3: Identifying Disc Brake Pad Kit Front

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      HINT:

      Install the clip lock securely in the groove of the pad.

      NOTE:

      • When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pad.
      • Install each shim in the correct position and direction.
      • There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and the disc.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING 
5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN 
   1. Install the hole pin while pushing on the anti-rattle spring.
   2. Install the clip.
   Fig 4: Installing Clip
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6. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (See  BLEEDING   ) 
7. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID (See  BRAKE FLUID   ) 
8. BLEED AIR FROM FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM (See  BLEEDING   ) 
9. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR (See  BLEEDING   ) 
10. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE 
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL 

    Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf) 

12. CHECK AND CLEAR DTC 
    1. Check and clear the DTC (see DTC CHECK / CLEAR ).