FRONT BRAKE (DISC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution
•  Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.
Note
•  To remove/install the following parts, set aside the brake caliper with the brake hose connected and suspend it using a cable.
―  Disc plate
―  Mounting support
•  Verify the shape of the caliper shown in the figure to determine type A or B.
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1.  Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

4.  After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING.)

5.  Depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.

Front caliper type A

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1
Bolt
2
Brake hose
3
Bolt
4
Caliper*1
(See Caliper Installation Note.)
5
Disc pad
6
Wear indicator
7
Shim
8
Guide plate
(See Guide Plate Installation Note (Front caliper type A only).)
9
Bolt
10
Mounting support
11
Slide pin
12
Bushing
13
Dust boot
14
Disc plate

*1  :When removing/installing a caliper, disconnect/connect the brake hose.

Front caliper type B

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1
Bolt
2
Brake hose
3
Bolt
4
Caliper*1
(See Caliper Installation Note.)
5
Disc pad
6
Wear indicator
7
Shim
8
Guide plate
9
Bolt
10
Mounting support
11
Slide pin
12
Dust boot
13
Disc plate

*1  :When removing/installing a caliper, disconnect/connect the brake hose.

Guide Plate Installation Note (Front caliper type A only)

1.  Install the guide plate as shown in the figure.

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Caution
•  Abnormal noises may occur from the front brake if the guide plate is installed in an abnormal position. When installing the guide plate to the mounting support, install it correctly to the mounting support as shown in the figure.

Caliper Installation Note

1.  Clean the exposed area of the piston.

2.  Push the piston in using the commercially available disc brake expand tool.

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3.  Install the caliper.