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Front

Front Brake Pad

REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle, and remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the clips.





3) Remove the pad pins and cross spring.





4) Spread apart the pads using a pair of wrenches and push back the piston.





5) Remove the pads.





INSTALLATION

1) Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or the pad kit grease to both surfaces of the pad side and pad shim.





2) Install the pads to the caliper body.
3) Install the cross spring.
4) Install the pad pins.
5) Install the clips.

INSPECTION

Check the pad thickness A.








NOTE:
- Always replace the pads of both sides as a set on both wheels.
- Replace the cross spring and pad pins if they are twisted or worn.
- A wear indicator is installed on the outer disc brake pad. If the pad is worn to the limit, the end of wear indicator contacts disc rotor, and a squeaking sound is heard as the wheel rotates. If the sound is heard, replace the pad.
- Replace the pad if there is oil or grease on it.