Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Front Brake Pad: Installation
Before installation, remove mud, foreign matter, and rust from the caliper body and support front disc brake.
- Check the pad disc brake front. Ref. to BRAKE>FRONT BRAKE PAD>INSPECTION .
- Apply a thin coat of grease to the support front disc brake.
Preparation items:
Grease: An item contained in the pad kit, DOW CORNING TORAY Molykote M7439 or equivalent
- Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip.
Preparation items:
Grease: An item contained in the pad kit, DOW CORNING TORAY Molykote M7439 or equivalent
- Install the pad clip.
- Press back the piston disc brake with a disc brake piston tool.CAUTION:
When pressing back the piston disc brake, the clearance between pad disc brake and brake disc becomes large, which makes the brake pedal effort softer.
After the installation of front wheel, be sure to perform the adjustment of the clearance and the pedal effort by depressing the brake pedal several times.
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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.