Front Brake Pad: Removal and Installation
Front Brake Pad: Removal and InstallationRemoval
1) Remove the front wheel and tire.
2) Remove master cylinder reservoir cap.
3) Partially drain brake fluid.
4) Remove caliper sliding pin bolts using power tool.
5) Support the caliper body with a suitable wire to avoid pulling on the front brake hose.
6) Remove the front inner and outer brake pads, shims, shim cover, pad return spring and retainers from the torque member.
Installation
1) Apply Molykote AS-880N grease between outer brake pad backing and shims, then attach shim and shim cover to brake pads.
2) Apply Molykote 7439 grease as shown.
3) Attach pad retainer to torque member. then install the brake pad, shims and shim covers to the torque member.
CAUTION:
When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is flush with torque member, as shown.
4) Using a suitable tool push pistons into caliper body.
CAUTION:
When pushing in piston, brake fluid returns to master cylinder reservoir tank. Watch the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir tank.
NOTE:
Use a suitable tool to make it easier to push the pistons into the caliper body.
5) Install pad return spring to bottom edge of the brake pads in the holes provided.
6) Install the caliper body.
7) Install the sliding pin bolts and tighten to specification.
8) Check the brakes for drag.
9) Inspect the brake fluid level, then install the master cylinder reservoir cap.
10) Install the front wheel and tire.