Front Brake (Disc) Removal/Installation: Notes
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Special service tool (SST)
| 49 G034 204 Support block |
CAUTION:
- Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. In addition, if there is any brake fluid on the wiring harness, the wire insulation may corrode causing a malfunction such as a short circuit. If brake fluid gets on a painted surface or wiring harness, wash and flush it off completely with water immediately.
NOTE:
- To remove/install the following parts, set aside the brake caliper with the brake hose connected and suspend it using a cable.
- Disc plate
- Mounting support
- Remove the wheel and tire. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Disconnect the brake hose from the caliper. (See BRAKE HOSE (FRONT) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation, add brake fluid, bleed the air, and inspect for fluid leakage. (See BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING .)
- Depress the brake pedal a few times, rotate the wheel by hand, and verify that the brake does not drag.
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
| 1 | Bolt (main) |
| 2 | Bolt (sub) |
| 3 | Caliper *1 (See Caliper Installation Note .) |
| 4 | Disc pad |
| 5 | Wear indicator |
| 6 | Shim |
| 7 | Guide plate |
| 8 | Dust boot |
| 9 | Bolt |
| 10 | Mounting support |
| 11 | Disc plate |
*1: When removing/installing a caliper, disconnect/connect the brake hose.