Removal [11/2015 - 12/2018]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 11/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [11/2017 - 12/2018]
- DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
- Wait at least 2 minutes after turning the power switch off.NOTE:
When the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch is turned on even if the power switch is off, the brake control system activates. Therefore do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.
- Disconnect the reservoir level switch connector with the parking brake applied.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- Depress the brake pedal 40 times or more to return all the fluid in the accumulator back to the reservoir.
- Check that the brake pedal cannot be further depressed.
- Release the parking brake.
- Wait at least 2 minutes after turning the power switch off.
- REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- DRAIN BRAKE FLUID NOTE:
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
- Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, remove the front disc brake cylinder slide bushing from the front disc brake cylinder slide pin (lower side).NOTE:
Do not damage the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
*a Protective Tape
- Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
- REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
- REMOVE FRONT DISC