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Removal and Installation
 
 
REMOVAL
warningClean dust on brake caliper and brake pad with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazards of airborne particles or other material.
caution
  • Do not depress the brake pedal while removing the brake pads because the pistons may pop out.
  • It is not necessary to remove bolts on torque member and brake hose except for disassembly or replacement of brake caliper. For brake pad removal, hang brake caliper with a wire so as not to stretch brake hose.
  • If the brake fluid or grease adheres to the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
  • Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
 
 
1. Observe brake fluid level in the reservoir tank. Partially drain brake fluid if necessary. Refer to Draining.
2. Remove the front wheels and tires using power tool.
3. Remove slide pin bolts.
4. Remove the brake caliper from the torque member. Leaving brake hose attached, reposition the brake caliper aside with wire.
5. Remove the brake pads , shim covers and pad retainer from the torque member .
caution
  • Do not reuse the pad retainers.
  • Do not damage the piston boot.
  • Do not drop the brake pads or the shim covers.
  • Note the position of components during removal to aid with installation.
6. Compress the front caliper pistons.
 
 
INSTALLATION
 
 
1. Install the new pad retainers to the torque member.
caution
  • Do not reuse the pad retainers.
  • Do not deform the pad retainers.
  • Verify that the pad retainers are secured properly to the torque member.
2. Apply MOLYKOTE® AS-880N or silicone-based grease to the part of the shim cover , and install the shim covers to the brake pad .
cautionWhen installing new brake pads, replace the shim covers.
3. When installing the brake pad , make sure that the tip of return spring part of the brake pad is in contact with protrusion of the pad retainer .
4. Install the brake pads to the torque member.
5. Using a suitable tool, press the pistons into the brake caliper.
cautionDo not damage the piston boot.
6. Install the brake caliper to the torque member.
7. Install the slide pin bolts and tighten to specification. Refer to Exploded View.
8. Depress the brake pedal several times and verify that drag does not exist.
9. Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to Removal and Installation.
10. Check brake fluid level and refill as necessary. Refer to Refilling.