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Front Brake Disc Replacement

NOTE: Keep any grease off the brake disc and brake pads.
  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
  2. Remove the front wheel.
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket mounting bolt (A).
    Fig 1: Brake Hose Bracket Mounting Bolt, Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts & Caliper Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G05450724Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the brake caliper bracket mounting bolts (B), then remove the caliper assembly (C) from the knuckle. To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage. Do not twist the brake hose excessively.
  5. Remove the brake disc flat screws (A).
    Fig 2: Brake Disc Flat Screws & Brake Caliper Bracket Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
    G05450725Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Remove the brake disc (B) from the hub.
    NOTE: If the brake disc is stuck to the hub, screw two 8 x 1.25 mm bolts (C) into the brake disc to push it away from the hub. Turn each bolt 90 degrees to prevent the brake disc from binding.
  7. Install the brake disc in the reverse order of removal.
    NOTE: Before installing the brake disc, clean the mating surfaces of the hub and the inside of the brake disc.
  8. Inspect the brake disc runout (see RUNOUT  ).
  9. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.
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