Front Brake Pad: Replacement
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
- INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
- LIFT UP CALIPER
- Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installation bolt, and remove the installation bolt.
- Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper. - REMOVE BRAKE PADS WITH ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS
- REMOVE 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
NOTE: The support plates 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 2 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
- INSTALL NEW PADS NOTE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims and pad wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the pads.
- Apply disc brake grease to the anti-squeal shims (See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ).
- Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on the outer pad.
- Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on the inner pad.
- Install the inner pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing upward.
- Install the outer pad.
NOTE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the disc. - INSTALL CALIPER
- Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
- Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar implement.NOTE: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.
- Install the caliper.
- Hold the sliding pin and install the installation bolt.
Torque: 34 N.m (350 kgf.cm, 25 ft.lbf)
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
- CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE