Installation
BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE (except 6-Pot Caliper): INSTALLATION
NOTICE:
While the battery is connected, even if the engine switch is off, the brake control system activates when the brake pedal is depressed or the door courtesy switch turns on. Therefore during servicing of the brake system components, do not operate the brake pedal and open/close the doors while the battery is connected.
HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
1. INSTALL FRONT DISC
NOTICE:
The disc has an identification mark. Make sure of the identification mark when installing the disc.
HINT
The disc has no identification mark. The disc can be installed to the LH or RH side.
(a) Align the matchmarks, and install the front disc.
HINT
When replacing the front disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimum runout.
2. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the disc brake caliper with 2 new bolts.
Torque : 135 Nm (1377 kgf-cm, 100 ft-lbf)
3. CONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque : 39 Nm (400 kgf-cm, 29 ft-lbf)
NOTICE:
Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake caliper.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD KIT
NOTICE:
* When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pad.
* When installing the shim, make sure its arrow is pointing in the direction the disc rotates during forward movement.
* Install each shim in the correct position and facing the correct direction.
* Install each pad as shown in the illustration below.
* There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the pads and disc.
* When the brake pedal is first depressed after replacing the brake pad, DTC C1341, C1342, C1343 and/or C1344 may be output. As there is no malfunction, clear the DTC(s).
(a) Install the pad wear indicator wire and a new retainer to the inner pad.
(b) Attach the clamp (labeled B) and bleeder plug cap (labeled C).
(c) Connect the pad wear indicator wire connector (labeled A).
(d) Install the anti-rattle spring to each pad.
HINT
Install the spring lock so the it fits securely in the groove of the pad.
(e) Apply disc brake grease to the sides of the 2 No. 1 anti-squeal shims that contact the disc brake pad.
NOTICE:
Do not apply grease to the sides of the 2 No. 1 anti-squeal shims that contact the No. 2 anti-squeal shims.
(f) Install the No. 1 and No. 2 anti-squeal shims to each pad.
(g) Install the 2 pads to the disc brake caliper.
(h) Install the front disc brake anti-rattle spring between the 2 pads.
NOTICE:
The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
(i) Install the front disc brake anti-rattle spring to the disc brake caliper.
NOTICE:
The anti-rattle spring can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation, cracks or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
(j) While pressing the area (labeled A), install the 2 front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pins.
(k) While pressing the area (labeled A), slightly pull out the hole pin (labeled B) from the brake caliper, and install the pin hold clip.
NOTICE:
The pin hold clip can be used again if it has sufficient rebound; no deformation or wear; and has had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Testing and Inspection.
6. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Installation
7. BLEEDING PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read the "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before bleeding Service Precautions.
8. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID Procedures
9. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM Procedures
10. INSPECT AND ADJUST BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR Service and Repair
11. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
12. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque : 140 Nm (1428 kgf-cm, 103 ft-lbf)
13. CLEAR DTC
(a) Clear the DTCs Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
14. CHECK FOR DTC
(a) If any DTC is output, perform the troubleshooting for that DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.