Front Brake Pads

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Remove the front wheel & tire (A).
Tightening torque:

88.3 ~ 107.9 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel & Tire
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NOTE:
- Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and then remove caliper body (A).
Tightening torque:

21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

Fig 2: Removing Caliper Body
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Remove the pad return spring (A).

Fig 3: Removing Pad Return Spring
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Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in the caliper carrier (A).

Fig 4: Replacing Pad Shim, Pad Retainers And Brake Pads In Caliper Carrier
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Install the pad return spring (A).

Fig 5: Installing Pad Return Spring
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NOTE:
- Pad return springs must be replaced with new ones whenever pads are replaced.
- Technicians should be careful not to deform pad return springs.
- When pad return springs are deformed, it may cause improper braking, more fuel consumption.
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.

Fig 6: Installing Brake Caliper Assembly
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Tighten the guide rod bolt (B) and then install the caliper body (A).
Tightening torque:

21.6 ~ 31.4 N.m (2.2 ~ 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 ~ 23.1 lb-ft)

Fig 7: Installing Caliper Body
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