Front Brake Pad: Replacement

Remove front wheel.
Inspect pad lining thickness.
Check the pad thickness and replace pads if not within the specification.
1. Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
Fig 1: Inspecting Pad Lining Thickness
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Remove clip, 2 pins, anti-rattle spring, 2 pads and 4 anti-squeal shims.
NOTE: The anti-rattle spring can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
Check disc thickness and runout (See INSPECTION ).
Install new pads.
NOTE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
1. Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Brake Pads
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2. Press in the pistons with a monkey wrench handle or an equivalent.
  
  Fig 3: Retracting Brake Caliper Pistons
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  NOTE:
  - Tape the monkey wrench handle before use.
  - Always change the pad on one wheel at a time as there is a possibility of the opposite piston flying out.
  - If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
3. Install the anti-squeal shims to new pads.
  NOTE:
  Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-squeal shims (See COMPONENTS ).
4. Install the 2 pads.
  NOTE: Do not allow oil or grease to get on the rubbing face.
Install anti-rattle spring and 2 pins.
Install clip.
Install front wheel.
1. Torque: 103 N.m (1050 kgf.cm, 76 ft.lbf)
Depress brake pedal several times.
Check that fluid level is at max line.