Front

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with hub nuts.

Inspect Pad Lining Thickness:

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)

Loosen Installation Bolts:

3. LIFT UP CALIPER
a. Hold the sliding pin and loosen the 2 installation bolts.
b. Remove the caliper and suspend it securely and so the hose is not stretched.

HINT: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the brake caliper.

4. REMOVE 2 ANTI-SQUEAL SPRINGS
5. REMOVE 2 PADS WITH 4 ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS AND PAD WEAR INDICATOR PLATE
6. REMOVE 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATE

NOTICE: 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.

7. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
8. INSTALL PAD SUPPORT PLATES
Install the 4 pad support plates.
9. INSTALL NEW PADS

NOTICE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims and wear indicator plates must be replaced together with the pads.





a. Install a pad wear indicator plate on the inner pad.
b. Apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti squeal shim.
c. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
d. Install inner pad with the pad wear indicator plate facing upward, and install the outer pad.

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

e. Install the 2 anti-squeal springs.

Press In Piston With Hammer Handle:

10. INSTALL CALIPER
a. Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
b. Press in the piston with a hammer handle or similar implement.

HINT: 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. Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolts.
Torque: 34 Nm (350 kgf-cm, 25 ft. lbs.)
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
12. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE