Front Disc Brake

INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD

1. Check the brake pad thickness through the caliper body inspection hole.

Pad lining thickness
Standard value : 10.5 mm (0.413 in.)
Service limit : 2.0 mm (0.0787 in.)






CAUTION:
1. If the pad lining thickness is out of specification, left and right pads must be replaced as a complete set.
2. When the thickness difference between the left pad and right pad is large, check the sliding condition of the piston, the lock pin and the guide pin.

2. Remove the guide pin, lift the caliper assembly up and suspend it with a wire.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to contaminate the lock pin and guide pin with grease.




3. Remove the following parts from the caliper support.
A. Pad and wear sensor assembly
B. Pad spring
C. Outer shim









INSTALLATION

1. Install the pad clips.
2. Install the pads on each pad clip.





CAUTION:
1. All four pads must be replaced as a complete set.
2. When replacing the brake pads, check for deformation. When replacing the guide spring, use a new one or thoroughly clean the used one.

3. Press-fit the piston with a hammer handle or the special tool (09581-11000).




1. Lower and insert the brake cylinder carefully so as not to damage the boot.
2. Tighten the two guide rod bolts to the specified torque.

Tightening torque
Guide rod bolt :
22 - 32 Nm (220 - 320 kg-cm, 16 - 24 lb-ft)






INSTALLATION

1. Install the pads and brake cylinder.
2. Install the brake hose to the caliper.

Tightening torque
17-20 Nm (170-200 kg-cm, 12-14 lb-ft)


3. Fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.
4. Bleed the system.