Brake Pad: Service and Repair

Front Brake Components:

REPLACEMENT
1. Remove front wheel.
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the Disc with Hub nuts.

Inspecting Pad Thickness Through Caliper Inspection Hole:

2. Inspect pad lining thickness.
Check the pad thickness through the Caliper inspection hole and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
3. Remove Caliper from torque plate.

Removing 2 Installation Bolts:

(a) Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
(b) Remove the 2 installation bolts.
(c) Remove the Caliper and suspend it securely.

NOTE: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the Brake Caliper.

4. Remove these parts:
(a) 2 anti-squeal springs.
(b) 2 Brake Pads.
(c) 4 anti-squeal shims.
(d) 4 pad support plates.

CAUTION: The anti-squeal springs and support plates can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

5. Check Disc thickness and runout.
6. Install the 4 pad support plates.
7. Install new pads.

CAUTION: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.

(a) Install 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.

NOTE: Apply Disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-squeal shim.

(b) Install the 2 pads.

CAUTION: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the Disc.

(c) Install the 2 anti-squeal springs to the pad.
8. Install Caliper.
(a) Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.

Installing Piston And Caliper:

(b) Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar implement.

NOTE: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.

(c) Install the Caliper.
(d) Install and torque the 2 installation bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
9. Install front wheel.
10. Check that fluid level is at max line.