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Removal [10/2019 - 08/2020]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster) 
    NOTE:
    • After turning the ignition 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.
    • Make sure to read the precautions of the electric parking brake system before removing the rear brake assembly.
  2. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL (w/o Vacuum Brake Booster) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]

  4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID 
    NOTE:

    If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE 
    1. Remove the union bolt and gasket, and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
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  6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly.
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      *a Turn
      *b Hold
  7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake pads from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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  8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM KIT 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5

  9. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE 
    1. Remove the 4 front disc brake pad support plates from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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      NOTE:

      Each front disc brake pad support plate has a different shape. Be sure to put an identification mark on each front disc brake pad support plate so that it can be reinstalled to its original position.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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    2. 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.

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      *a Protective Tape
  11. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT 
    1. Remove the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots from the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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  12. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING 
    1. Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder mounting from the steering knuckle.
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  13. REMOVE FRONT DISC 
    1. Put matchmarks on the front disc and the front axle hub sub-assembly.
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      *a Matchmark
    2. Remove the front disc.