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Installation [06/2015 - ]: Procedure
- INSTALL FRONT DISC
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER MOUNTING
- Install the front disc brake cylinder mounting to the steering knuckle with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 106.8 N*m (1089 kgf*cm, 79 ft.*lbf)
- Install the front 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.
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease HINT:
Apply more than 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 front 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 PIN (for Lower Side)
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease - Install a new front disc brake cylinder slide bushing to the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease - Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the contact surface of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER SLIDE PIN (for Upper Side)
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
Lithium Soap Base Glycol Grease - Install the front disc brake cylinder slide pin to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- Push the front disc brake cylinder slide pin into the front disc brake bushing dust boot to engage the pin to the boot.
- Apply a light layer of lithium soap base glycol grease to the sliding part and the sealing surfaces of the front disc brake cylinder slide pin.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD SUPPORT PLATE
- Install the 4 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.NOTE:
Be sure to install each front disc brake pad support plate in the correct position and direction.
- Install the 4 front disc brake pad support plates to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- INSTALL FRONT ANTI-SQUEAL SHIM NOTE:
- When replacing worn front disc brake pads, the front disc brake anti-squeal shims and front disc brake pad wear indicator plate must be replaced together with the front disc brake pads.
- Do not apply disc brake grease to the lining surface of the brake pad.
- Install the front disc brake pad wear indicator plate in the correct position and direction.
- Install the front disc brake anti-squeal shims in the correct position and direction.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE PAD
- Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.NOTE:
Install the front disc brake pad so that the pad wear indicator plate is mounted on the upper side of the vehicle.
- Install the 2 front disc brake pads to the front disc brake cylinder mounting.
- INSTALL FRONT DISC BRAKE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY
- Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 34.3 N*m (350 kgf*cm, 25 ft.*lbf)
- Hold the 2 front disc brake cylinder slide pins and install the front disc brake cylinder assembly to the front disc brake cylinder mounting with the 2 bolts.
- CONNECT FRONT FLEXIBLE HOSE
- Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
Torque: 29 N*m (296 kgf*cm, 21 ft.*lbf)
NOTE:Install the front flexible hose lock securely into the lock hole in the front disc brake cylinder assembly.
- Connect the front flexible hose to the front disc brake cylinder assembly with a new union bolt and a new gasket.
- BLEED BRAKE LINE
Refer to REPLACEMENT [06/2015 - ]
- INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.