Removal

BRAKE (FRONT): FRONT BRAKE: REMOVAL; 2013 MY FR-S [03/2012 -]

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

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

3. DISCONNECT NO. 1 FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE

(a) Remove the union bolt, 2 gaskets and disconnect the No. 1 front flexible hose from the disc brake cylinder assembly LH.





4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and front disc brake cylinder sub-assembly.





5. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

(a) for 16 inch Front Brake









(1) Remove the front disc brake pads from the carrier.

(b) for 15 inch Front Brake.









(1) Remove the front disc brake pads from the carrier.

(2) Remove the covers (shims) and shims from each pad.

6. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE (UPPER)

(a) Remove the front disc brake pad support plate (upper) from the carrier.





7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE (LOWER)

(a) Remove the front disc brake pad support plate (lower) from the carrier.





8. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN





(a) Remove the front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the carrier.

9. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN

(a) Remove the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin from the carrier.





10. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSH

(a) Remove the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide bushes from the carrier.





11. REMOVE BUSH

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, remove the bush from the pin (B).









12. REMOVE CARRIER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and carrier.





13. REMOVE FRONT DISC

(a) Place matchmarks on the front disc and front axle hub.

HINT
It is not necessary when replacing the disc.









(b) Remove the front disc.