Front

FRONT BRAKE

COMPONENTS:

REMOVAL

HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

CAUTION: When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE: Wash brake fluid off immediately if it adheres to any painted surfaces.





3. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN
(a) Remove the pin hold clip.
(b) Remove the front disc brake anti-rattle with hole pin while pushing on the anti-rattle spring.

4. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING

NOTICE: The anti-rattle spring and clip can be used again if they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

5. REMOVE DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
(a) Remove the 2 pads and 2 anti-squeal shims from each pad.





6. DISCONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Remove the union bolt and gasket from the disc brake caliper, then disconnect the flexible hose from the disc brake caliper.





7. REMOVE FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and disc brake caliper from the knuckle.

INSTALLATION

HINT:
^ Use the same procedures for the LH side and RH side.
^ The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

CAUTION: When the brake caliper is removed from the brake disc, do not start the hybrid system. If the hybrid system is started, the brake fluid pressure may increase.





1. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Install the disc brake caliper with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 78 N*m (795 kgf*cm, 57 ft.*lbf)





2. CONNECT FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSE
(a) Connect the flexible hose with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)

NOTICE: Install the flexible hose lock securely in the lock hole in the disc brake caliper.

3. INSTALL DISC BRAKE PAD KIT FRONT (PAD ONLY)
(a) Apply disc brake grease to the anti-squeal shims and install them to each pad.





HINT: Install the clip lock securely in the groove of the pad.

NOTICE:
^ When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pad.
^ Install each shim in the correct position and direction.
^ There should be no oil or grease on the friction surface of the pads and the disc.

4. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE SPRING





5. INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE ANTI-RATTLE WITH HOLE PIN
(a) Install the hole pin while pushing on the anti-rattle spring.
(b) Install the clip.

6. DISABLE BRAKE CONTROL
7. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
8. BLEED AIR FROM FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM
9. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
10. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE
11. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

12. CHECK AND CLEAR DTC
(a) Check and clear the DTC.