STI Model

NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the disc brake assembly.

Check each part. <Ref. to INSPECTION , Front Disc Brake Assembly.>
Install the disc brake assembly.
CAUTION: Be sure to temporarily tighten the bolts (both locations) until the bolts seat (until the bolt washers contact the housing). Use new bolts if faulty such as peeling is found at the dacrotizing treatment (especially the threads) of the mounting bolts.

Tightening torque:

155 N.m (15.8 kgf-m, 114.3 ft-lb)
Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.
Tightening torque:

26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of grease to the side of the pad - disc brake front, both sides of the shim - disc brake front inner and the shim mounting surface of the pad - disc brake front.
Preparation items:

Grease (pad side (A)): An item contained in the pad kit, Molykote M7439 or equivalent

Grease (shim and pad (B)): An item contained in the pad kit or Dow Corning Molykote AS880N

Fig 1: Grease Applying Area On Disc Brake Front Pad
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Install the pad - disc brake front.
NOTE: Install so that the arrow (a) faces upward.

Fig 2: Installing Disc Brake Front Pad
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Install the cross spring.
Install the pin - disc brake.
Install the clip - slide pin.
Bleed air from the brake system. <Ref. to BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.>
Install the front wheels.
Tightening torque:

120 N.m (12.2 kgf-m, 88.5 ft-lb)