Front Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support.

Before installation, check each part. Refer to INSPECTION .
Apply a thin coat of grease to the support.
Grease:

Grease contained in the pad kit or WAKO grease V160

Fig 1: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Support
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Install the support to the front axle housing.
Tightening torque:

Mounting bolt: 120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 2: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Pad Kit To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the pad and inner shim.

Fig 3: Identifying Thin Coat Of Grease Applying Area On Pad And Inner Shim Pad Kit Surfaces
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Install the brake pad to the support.
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.
Fig 4: Installing Brake Pad To Support
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NOTE: Install the brake pad indicator in proper direction.

Fig 5: Identifying Proper Brake Pad Indicator Installation Positions
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Install the caliper body to the support.
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. Refer to BRAKE LINE .
Install the front wheels.