Front Brake Pad
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- Loosen the brake hose mounting bolt and then remove the brake hose bracket.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)
- Put down the caliper body by loosening the guided rod bolt.
Tightening torque:
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)
- Remove the pad return spring (A).
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.
- Replace the brake pad with a new one.
- Install the pad return spring (A).
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 (09581-2T100) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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NOTE:- Connect an air hose (B) to the SST after confirming that the valve of the SST is surely closed.
- Input the SST in the caliper and press the caliper piston while opening the valve of the SST slowly counter clock wise.
- Close the valve (A) of the SST and disconnect the air hose (B); then, open the valve again to get the rest of air out and remove the SST from the caliper.
- Install the caliper body (A) then tighten the guide rod bolt (B).
Tightening torque:
21.6 - 31.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.2 kgf.m, 15.9 - 23.1 lb-ft)
- Install the brake hose mounting bolt with the brake hose bracket at the shock absorber.
Tightening torque:
8.8 - 13.7 N.m (0.9 - 1.4 kgf.m, 6.5 - 10.1 lb-ft)