Removal

BRAKE: FRONT BRAKE (for 6-Pot Caliper): REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The following procedure is for the LH side.
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.

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. REMOVE CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
* After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Testing and Inspection.
3. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

4. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Wash brake fluid off immediately if it is spilled on any painted surface.

5. DISCONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket and disconnect the front flexible hose from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.





6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

NOTICE:
Be sure to inspect the front disc when replacing the brake pads with new ones Front Brake (for 6-Pot Caliper).

(a) Using a pin punch (5 mm) and hammer, detach the ring of the pad guide pin (upper) and push out the pad guide pin (upper) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.





NOTICE:
Do not damage the disc brake cylinder surface.





(b) While holding the anti-rattle spring, remove the pad guide pin (upper) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.





(c) Remove the anti-rattle spring (upper) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

(d) Using a pin punch (5 mm) and hammer, detach the ring of pad guide pin (lower) and remove the pad guide pin (lower) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.









NOTICE:
Do not damage the disc brake cylinder surface.

(e) While holding the anti-rattle spring, remove the pad guide pin (lower) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.





(f) Remove the anti-rattle spring (lower) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

(g) Remove the bolt and pad guide tie rod (upper) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.





(h) Remove the bolt and pad guide tie rod (lower) from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.





(i) Remove the 2 front disc brake pads with anti-squeal shims from the front disc brake cylinder assembly.

(j) Remove the retainer and pad wear indicator wire from the inner pad.









(k) Disconnect the pad wear indicator wire connector (labeled A).





(l) Detach the clamp (labeled B) and bleeder plug cap (labeled C).

7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder assembly from the knuckle.





8. REMOVE FRONT DISC

(a) Remove the front disc from the front axle hub.





HINT
Put matchmarks on the disc and axle hub.