Front
Front Brake PadREMOVAL
1. Lift-up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
2. Remove the caliper bolt.
3. Raise the caliper body and support it.
NOTE: Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper body.
4. Remove the pad.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 to the pad clip.
2. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0779YA010) to the contact surface between the pad and pad inner shim.
3. Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0779YA010) to the three contact surfaces between inner shim and outer shim of outer pads.
4. Install the pad to support.
NOTE: Install the pad indicator in proper direction.
CAUTION:
^ Be sure to install so that the pad return spring faces the input side of the direction of brake rotor rotation, as shown in the figure.
^ Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the figure.
^ If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad.
5. Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque: 27 Nm (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft. lbs.)
INSPECTION
Check thickness A of the pad.
NOTE:
^ Always replace the pads on both sides as a set.
^ Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
^ Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.