FRONT BRAKE
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
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• 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 brake caliper
piston dust seals and brake caliper piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper “1”
• Front wheel sensor lead holders
(right side only)
• Brake hose gaskets “2”
• Brake hose (hydraulic unit to left front brake
caliper) “3”
• Brake hose (left front brake caliper to right
front brake caliper) “4”
• Brake hose union bolt “5”
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation.
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• When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper “1”, make sure the brake pipe
“a” touches the projection “b” on the brake
caliper.
• There should be 0.5–1.5 mm (0.020–0.059
in) of clearance between the brake pipes.
(Left side only)
2. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clips
Refer to “REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS” on page 4-42.
3. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the specified
brake fluid)
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• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
Front brake caliper bolt
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
A. Left side
B. Right side
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4