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Front Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Subaru Ascent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Before installation, remove mud and foreign matter from the caliper body and support front disc brake.
  1. Check each part. Ref. to BRAKE>FRONT DISC BRAKE ASSEMBLY>INSPECTION .
  2. Install the support front disc brake.

    Tightening torque: 

    142 N.m (14.5 kgf-m, 104.7 ft-lb)

  3. Install the pad COMPL.
  4. Install the caliper body.

    Tightening torque: 

    55 N.m (5.6 kgf-m, 40.6 ft-lb)

  5. Connect the brake hose front using a new gasket.

    Tightening torque: 

    26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 19.2 ft-lb)

  6. Install the pad clip.
  7. Bleed air from the brake system. Ref. to BRAKE>AIR BLEEDING>PROCEDURE>BRAKE LINE .
  8. Install the front wheels.

    Tightening torque: 

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