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Repair Procedures





Removal

1. Remove the front wheel & tire.

Tightening torque :
88.3 - 107.9N.m (9.0 - 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 - 79.6lb-ft)





2. Remove the split pin (A) and castle nut (B).

Tightening torque :
196.1 - 274.6N.m (20 - 28kgf.m, 144.7 - 202.5lb-ft)





3. Loosen the hose eye-bolt (A) and caliper mounting bolts, then remove the front caliper assembly (B).

Tightening torque :
Brake hose to caliper:
16.7 - 19.6N.m (1.7 - 2.0kgf.m, 12.3 - 14.5lb-ft)
Caliper assembly to knuckle:
73.5 - 83.4N.m (7.5 - 8.5kgf.m, 54.2 - 61.5lb-ft)





4. Remove the front brake disc by loosening the screws (A).






Replacement

Front Brake Pads
1. Loosen the guide rod bolt (A) and pivot the caliper (B) up out of the way.




2. Replace shims (A), pad retainers (B), and brake pads (C).




3. Push the piston in the cylinder using a SST (09581-11000)




4. Pivot the caliper down and tighten the guide rod bolt.

Tightening torque :
25.5 - 37.3N.m (2.6 - 3.8kgf.m, 18.8 - 27.5lb-ft)


Installation

1. Installation is the reverse of removal.
2. Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.




3. After installation, bleed the brake system.