Front Brake Pad: Removal and Installation: Installation

Apply Molykote AS-880N grease between outer brake pad backing and shims, then attach shim and shim cover to brake pads.
Apply Molykote 7439 grease (A) to the pad retainers as shown in illustration.

Fig 1: Applying Molykote 7439 Grease To Pad Retainers
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Attach pad retainer to torque member then install the brake pad, shims and shim covers to the torque member.

Fig 2: Identifying Pad Retainer And Torque Member
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CAUTION: When attaching pad retainer, attach it firmly so that it is flush with torque member, as shown in illustration.
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.
Install pad return spring to bottom edge of the brake pads in the holes provided.
Remove the suitable wire, then swing caliper body down over pad assemblies.
Install the sliding pin bolts and tighten to specification. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER: EXPLODED VIEW [ON-VEHICLE REPAIR] .
Check the brakes for drag.
Inspect the brake fluid level, then install the master cylinder reservoir cap.
Install the front wheel and tire. Refer to [TIRE ROTATION ].