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Brake Pads, Front

The brake pad replacement process begins with front wheel removal to check how much pad lining has deteriorated below 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) before pad replacement. Follow these steps to disassemble the brake components by taking out the clip and pins and anti-rattle spring together with 2 pads and 4 anti-squeal shims while noting the anti-rattle spring is usable when it stays deformed, cracked, and worn free from rust and foreign substances. Before pad installation check the disk thickness along with runout values while replacing all anti-squeal shims. Using a monkey wrench handle or equivalent tool with taped ends, push the brake pistons in and draw brake fluid from the reservoir before changing the pad from one wheel at a time to avoid the opposing piston from escaping. When a piston becomes stubborn to force in, loosen the bleeder plug to let out some fluid. Insert the front anti-squeal shims onto the newly installed pads before applying disc brake grease to both shim surfaces. Mount the pads into their position without exposing any lubricant to their friction contact points. The installation process ends with fitting the anti-rattle spring then the two pins followed by the clip before reinstalling the front wheel.

The brake pads replacement process starts by checking the pad lining thickness using a front wheel removal method to validate 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) minimum specifications; new pads are necessary if this threshold is not reached. Begin the pad replacement by removing the clip along with 2 pins then the anti-rattle spring, 2 pads, and 4 anti-squeal shims. The anti-rattle spring should remain in use when it displays no deterioration, cracking, wear, and remains clean from rust and foreign matter. Disc thickness and runout measurements need to be checked before pad installation because anti-squeal shims must be placed with the new pads. Press brake fluid out from the reservoir by using a monkey wrench handle and equivalent equipment to push in the pistons while ensuring taped protection on the handle due to changing one pad at a time to stop the opposite piston from flying out and adding bleeder plug relief when needed for resistant pistons. First apply disc brake grease to both sides of the inner anti-squeal shims before placing them onto new pads while keeping grease off the pad rubbing faces. Install the pair of pads next. Reinstall the front wheel after installing the anti-rattle spring and 2 pins followed by the clip. Perform the front wheel's torque to 103 Nm or 1,050 kgf-cm and 76 ft. lbs. After installing the wheel complete the procedure by pressing the brake pedal multiple times while confirming the fluid reaches the maximum line.

Depress the brake pedal several times and check that the fluid level is at the max line.