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Front Disc Brake




Brake Disc













Removal and Installation

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to Wheels and Tires.

2. NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate aside as an assembly.

- Discard the anchor plate bolts.

- Support the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

- To install, tighten new anchor plate bolts to 160 Nm (118 lb-ft).

3. NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply rust penetrant on brake disc to wheel hub mating surfaces.

Remove the retention ring and the brake disc.

- Discard the retention ring.

4. NOTE: Install a new retention ring.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Clean any rust or foreign material from the brake disc, wheel and wheel hub.

- Use specified brake parts cleaner to clean the brake disc and hub surfaces.

- Apply specified anti-seize lubricant to the hub mounting surface to prevent future corrosion.

- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.