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Front

REMOVAL
1. Remove lock pin.
2. Raise caliper body.





3. Remove pad.

NOTE: If brake pad is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:

1. Remove caliper body and fasten it provisionally to coil spring.
2. Remove support.





3. Place a support in a vise between wooden blocks.





4. Attach a rod of less than 12 mm (0.47 inch) dia. to the shaded area of brake pad, and strike the rod with a hammer to drive brake pad out of place.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. 26298AC000) to the frictional portion between pad and pad clip.





2. Apply thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. 26298AC000) to the frictional portion between pad and pad inner shim.
3. Install pads on support.
4. Install caliper body on support.
Tightening torque:
39 Nm (4.0 kgf-m, 28.9 ft. lbs.)

NOTE: If it is difficult to push piston during pad replacement, loosen air bleeder to facilitate work.