Front Brake Pad: Installation

NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support.

Before installation, check the brake pad. Refer to INSPECTION .
Apply a thin coat of grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 1: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Pad Kit 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 and inner shim.

Fig 2: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Pad And Inner Shim Pad Kit Surfaces
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Install the brake pad to the support.
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 figure.
- Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the figure.
- If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad.
Fig 3: Installing Brake Pad To Support
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NOTE: Install the brake pad indicator in proper direction.

Fig 4: Identifying Proper Brake Pad Indicator Installation Positions
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Install the caliper body to the support.
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)