Front Brake Pad Removal and Installation: Installation

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Reference: FRONT BRAKE PAD INSPECTION

Reference: FRONT BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION

Apply brake grease included in brake pad set to hatched areas "A" in pad springs (1) and install pad springs to front brake caliper carrier (2).

Fig 1: Applying Brake Grease Included In Brake Pad Set To Hatched Areas In Pad Springs
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Install wear indicator (2) to arrow position of each inside brake pad (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Wear Indicator And Inside Brake Pad
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Apply brake grease in brake pad set to hatched area "A" between brake pad (2) and antinoise shim (1).

Fig 3: Applying Brake Grease In Brake Pad Set To Hatched Area Between Brake Pad And Antinoise Shim
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Install brake pad shims and brake pads.
Install front brake caliper (2) and tighten front brake caliper pin bolts (1) to specified torque.
CAUTION: Make sure that brake flexible hose is not twisted while installing caliper.

Tightening torque

Front brake caliper pin bolt (a): 34 N.m (3.5 kg-m, 25.0 lbf-ft)

Fig 4: Identifying Front Brake Caliper And Pin Bolts
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Install front wheel, see WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Check that brake system operates properly after installation.