Front Disc Brake

Brake Pads

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure, REFER to Safety Warnings . Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

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Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir and if required, remove the fluid until the brake master cylinder reservoir is one-half full.

2. Remove the wheel and tire. REFER to Wheel and Tire .

3. Remove the brake caliper spring.





4. NOTICE: Do not pry in the caliper sight hole to retract the pistons as this can damage the pistons and boots.

NOTICE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper guide pin covers, the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and position the brake caliper aside.
- To install, tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).





5. Remove the outboard brake pad.





6. NOTICE: Protect the caliper pistons and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to components may occur.

If installing new brake pads, use a brake caliper piston retractor and the worn inboard brake pad to compress the disc brake caliper piston into the caliper.

- Remove the inboard brake pad.






Installation

1. Apply the specified grease to the brake caliper anchor plate as shown.










2. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- If necessary, fill the brake fluid reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.

- Apply brakes several times to verify correct brake operation.