Front Brake Pad: Installation

Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the pad inner shim.

Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N Between Pad And Pad Inner Shim
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to the three contact surfaces between inner shim and outer shim of outer pads.

Fig 3: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N Between Inner Shim And Outer Shim Of Outer Pads
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Install the pad to support.
NOTE: Install the pad indicator in proper direction.

Fig 4: Identifying Pad To Support
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CAUTION:
- Be sure to install so that the pad return spring faces the input side of the direction of brake rotor rotation, as shown in the illustration.
- Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the illustration.
- If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rotor Rotation Direction
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Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)