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.
- Check each part. < Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Disc Brake Assembly. >
- Apply a thin coat of grease to the support - front disc brake.
Grease:
Molykote M7439 (Part No. 003602001)
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
NOTE: Install the brake pad indicator in proper direction. - 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)
- 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)
- Bleed air from the brake system. < Ref. to BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding. >
- Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:
120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)