Front

Front Brake Pad

REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle, and then 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 pads.





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.

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.





NOTE:
Install the pad indicator in proper direction.





4) Install the caliper body to the support.

Tightening torque:
27 Nm (2.75 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.
^ Wear indicators are installed on the inner and outer disc brake pads. 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.