Front

Front Brake Pad

REMOVAL
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 (Part No. K0770YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.





2) Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the pad inner shim.





3) Install the pad to support.
4) Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:
27 Nm (2.8 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)

INSPECTION
Check the pad thickness A.








NOTE:
- Always replace the pads of both wheels and both sides as a set.
- Replace pad clips if they are twisted or worn.
- A wear indicator is installed on the inner 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.