Vehicles With 18-Inch Wheel

FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY [Vehicles With 18-Inch Wheel]

Disassembly Steps 1-13:

DISASSEMBLY SERVICE POINTS

[[A]] PISTON BOOT/PISTON REMOVAL

CAUTION
Blow air gradually to remove the pistons. The pistons will rush out if a force of air is applied suddenly.





Cover the caliper body outer side with a cloth or similar materials. Blow compressed air through the brake hose installation area to remove the piston and piston boot.

[[B]] PISTON SEAL REMOVAL

CAUTION
Do not use a flat-tipped screwdriver to remove the piston seal. This may damage the inner side of the cylinder.





1. Remove the piston seal with your finger tip.
2. Clean the piston surface and cylinder inner face with alcohol or specified brake fluid.

Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4

INSPECTION

PAD WEAR INSPECTION

CAUTION
^ When replacing, replace both pads (right and left) as a set.
^ If there is a significant difference in thickness between the pads at right and left, check the sliding area of the brake caliper.





Measure the pad thickness at the most worn area. If the pad thickness is less than the limit value, replace the pad.

Standard value: 10.0 mm (0.39 inch)
Minimum limit: 2.0 mm (0.08 inch)