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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - front disc brake.
  1. Check each part. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Disc Brake Assembly. >
  2. Apply a thin coat of grease to the support - front disc brake.

    Grease: 

    Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) 

    Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease To Support - Front Disc Brake
    G08314812Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Install the support - front disc brake to the housing assembly - front axle.

    Tightening torque: 

    Mounting bolt: 80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb) 

  4. Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip. (A)

    Grease: 

    Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001) or an item contained in the pad kit 

  5. Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad and both sides of the shim - disc brake front inner (a). (B)

    Grease: 

    Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or an item contained in the pad kit 

    Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease To Pad And Both Sides Of Shim - Disc Brake Front Inner
    G08314801Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  6. Install the brake pad to the support - front disc brake.
    CAUTION:
    • Be sure to install so that the pad return spring faces the input side of the direction of brake rotor rotation, as shown in the figure.
    • Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the figure.
    • If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad with a new part.
    Fig 3: Installing Brake Pad To Support - Front Disc Brake
    G09483508Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Install the brake pad indicator in proper direction.
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Pad Indicator In Proper Direction
    G09483509Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  7. Install the caliper body assembly to the support - front disc brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    Caliper bolt: 27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb) 

  8. Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    Union bolt: 18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb) 

  9. Bleed air from the brake system. < Ref. to BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding. >
  10. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

    120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)