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Front

FRONT BRAKE

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL

HINT: Overhaul procedure of the RH side is the same as that of with LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE: Wash off the brake fluid immediately if it comes into contact with a painted surface.





3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE W/HOLE PIN
(a) Remove the 2 pin hole clips, then remove the 2 anti-rattle w/ hole pins from disc brake cylinder assembly.
(b) Remove the anti-rattle spring from the disc brake pad.
4. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
(a) Remove the 2 disc brake pads with anti-squeal shim from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
5. REMOVE ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT
(a) Remove the 2 anti-squeal shims from each of the disc brake pads.





6. REMOVE DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using SST, disconnect the brake tube from the disc brake cylinder assembly.
SST 09023-00101

HINT: Use a container to each brake fluid as it drains out.





(b) Remove the 2 bolts and remove the disc brake cylinder assembly.

INSTALLATION





1. INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the disc brake cylinder assembly with 2 bolts.
Torque: 123 Nm (1,254 kgf/cm, 91 ft. lbs.)





(b) Using SST, connect the brake tube to the disc brake cylinder assembly.
SST 09023-00101
Torque: 15.2 Nm (155 kgf/cm, 11 ft. lbs.)
2. INSTALL ANTI SQUEAL SHIM KIT FRONT

NOTICE: If necessary, replace the anti-squeal shim kit when replacing the brake pad.

(a) Install the anti-squeal shims on each brake pads.

NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the brake pads and the front disc.

3. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
(a) Install the 2 disc brake pads with anti-squeal shim to the disc brake cylinder assembly.
4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE W/HOLE PIN
(a) Install the 2 anti-rattle w/ hole pins and anti-rattle spring to the disc brake cylinder.

HINT: Anti-rattle spring is installed with bottom side of anti-rattle w/ hole pin.

(b) Install the 2 new pin hole clips to the anti-rattle w/ hole pin.

NOTICE: When installing the pin hole clip, be sure to install the pin hole clip with the handle facing to the vehicle center.

5. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
6. BLEED BRAKE LINE
7. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
8. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 110 Nm (1,122 kgf/cm, 81 ft. lbs.)