Removal |
1. |
Remove the wheel & tire. |
2. |
Remove the caliper hose bracket bolt (A).
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3. |
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out of the way.
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4. |
Remove the return spring (A) and brake pad (B).
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5. |
Loosen the caliper bolts and then remove the caliper carrier.
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6. |
Loosen the screw and then remove the brake disk (A).
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Inspection |
Front brake disc thickness check
1. |
Check the brake pads for wear and fade. |
2. |
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks. |
3. |
Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, and measure the disc thickness at 8 points, at least, of same distance (5mm) from the brake disc outer circle.
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4. |
If wear exceeds the limit, replace the discs and pad assembly left and right of the vehicle. |
Front Brake Pad Check
1. |
Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value.
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2. |
Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points. Check for metal damage to the pad and backing. |
Front brake disc runout check
1. |
Place a dial gauge about 5mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the runout of the disc.
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2. |
If the runout of the brake disc exceeds the limit specification, replace the disc, and then measure the runout again. |
3. |
If the runout does not meet the limit specification, remove the disc, turn it 180° and reinstall. Then check the runout of the brake disc again. |
4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc. |
Installation |
1. |
Installation is the reverse of removal. |
2. |
Use a SST (09581-2T100) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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3. |
After filling the brake fluid in the reservoir, perform the air bleed. (Refer to the Brake system - "Brake Bleeding Procedure") |
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Safety Precaution
Precautions to take before servicing
high voltage system
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