Front Brake: Installation: Installation
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- INSTALL FRONT DISC
- Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
NOTE:
When replacing the disc with a new one, select the installation position where the front disc has the minimal runout.
- Align the matchmarks of the disc and axle hub, and install the disc.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
- Install the disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
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Torque: 107 N*m (1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
- Install the disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE BUSHING DUST BOOT
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.
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HINT:
Apply at least 0.3 g (0.01 oz.) of lithium soap base glycol grease to each front disc brake bushing dust boot.
- Install the 2 front disc brake bushing dust boots to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the entire circumference of 2 new front disc brake bushing dust boots.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE BUSHING
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
- Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding and sealing surfaces of the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin and No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
- Install the No. 1 front disc brake cylinder slide pin and No. 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the cylinder mounting.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
- Install the 2 No. 1 front disc brake pad support plates and 2 No. 2 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
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NOTE:Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.
- Install the 2 No. 1 front disc brake pad support plates and 2 No. 2 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM
- Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each No. 1 anti-squeal shim.
NOTE:
- When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.
- Install the shims in the correct positions and directions.
- Apply disc brake grease to the area that contacts the anti-squeal shims.
- Disc brake grease can seep out slightly from the area where the anti-squeal shim is installed.
- Make sure that disc brake grease is not applied onto the lining surface.
- Install the No. 1 anti-squeal shim and No. 2 anti-squeal shim to each brake pad.
- Apply disc brake grease to both sides of each No. 1 anti-squeal shim.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
- Install the 2 disc brake pads to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
NOTE:
There should be no oil or grease on the friction surfaces of the disc brake pads or the front disc.
- Install the 2 disc brake pads to the disc brake cylinder mounting.
- INSTALL DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
- Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the disc brake cylinder assembly to the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
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Torque: 34 N*m (347 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
- Hold the front disc brake cylinder slide pin and install the disc brake cylinder assembly to the disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
- CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
- Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with the union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
HINT:
Install the flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the disc brake cylinder.
- Connect the front flexible hose to the disc brake cylinder assembly with the union bolt and a new gasket.
- FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 2
- BLEED BRAKE LINE . Refer to REPLACEMENT - Step 3
- INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
- INSPECT FLUID LEVEL . Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION - Step 1
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)