Front Brake Pad Removal and Installation

Front Brake Pad Removal and Installation
Reference: Front Brake Components

CAUTION:
^ Be careful not to damage brake flexible hoses.
^ Never depress brake pedal during service procedures.

NOTE:
Replace all the front brake pads at the same time even if any brake pad needs to be replaced.

Removal
Reference: Front Brake Pad On-Vehicle Inspection
1) Hoist vehicle and remove front wheel.
2) Remove front brake caliper pin bolts (1).





3) Remove front brake caliper (1) from front brake caliper carrier (2).

NOTE:
^ Hang removed front brake caliper (1) with a wire hook (4) to prevent brake flexible hose from bending, twisting excessively or being pulled.
^ Do not operate brake pedal with brake pads removed.

4) Check for leakage of brake fluid when removing brake pads and repair brake caliper if leakage is found.
5) Remove brake pads (3) and pad springs (5) from front brake caliper carrier (2).





Installation
Reference: Front Brake Pad Inspection
Reference: Front Brake Caliper Inspection

1) Apply brake grease included in brake pad set to hatched areas "A" in pad springs (1) and install pad springs to front brake caliper carrier (2).





2) Install wear indicator (2) to arrow position of each inside brake pad (1).








3) Apply brake grease in brake pad set to hatched area "A" between brake pad (2) and antinoise shim (1).





4) Install brake pad shims and brake pads.
5) Install front brake caliper (2) and tighten front brake caliper pin bolts (1) to specified torque.

CAUTION:
Make sure that brake flexible hose is not twisted while installing caliper.

Tightening torque
Front brake caliper pin bolt (a): 34 Nm (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lbf-ft)





6) Install front wheel.
7) Check that brake system operates properly after installation.