Front Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body assembly and support - front disc brake.

Check each part. Ref. to BRAKE>Front Disc Brake Assembly>INSPECTION .
Apply a thin coat of grease to the support - front disc brake.
Grease:

Grease contained in the pad kit or equivalent

Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease To Support - Front Disc Brake
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Install the support - front disc brake to the housing assembly - front axle.
Tightening torque:

Mounting bolt: 80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of grease to the pad clip.
Grease:

Grease contained in the pad kit or equivalent

Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Grease To Pad Clip
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Install the brake pad to the support - front disc brake.
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 with a new part.
Fig 3: Identifying Direction Of Brake Rotor Rotation
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NOTE: Install the brake pad indicator in proper direction.

Fig 4: Installing Brake Pad Indicator In Proper Direction
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Install the caliper body assembly to the support - front disc brake.
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: 26 N.m (2.65 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>Air Bleeding>PROCEDURE>BRAKE LINE .
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.24 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)