FRONT BRAKE
4-28
• Brake caliper body “3”
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
EWA13600
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the piston seals.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage → Replace.
EAS22410
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
WARNING
EWA13620
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
EAS22440
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper “1”
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Front brake hose “2”
• Front brake hose union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CABLE
ROUTING” on page 2-43.
CAUTION:
ECA14170
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper
3. Install:
• Brake pad supports
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
• Front brake caliper
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS” on page 4-26.
4. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
EWA3D81010
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
New
T
R
.
.
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
T
R
.
.
Front brake caliper retaining bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
Front brake caliper bracket bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m·kg, 29 ft·lb)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1
a
2
b
3
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