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Fig. 41: Identifying Special Tool (09581-11000) 
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4. Push in the piston (A) so that the caliper will fit over the pads. Make sure that the piston boot is in 

position to prevent damaging it when pivoting the caliper down.  

5. Being careful not to damage the pin boot, install the guide rod bolt (B) with the specified torque. 

Fig. 42: Identifying Guide Rod Bolt 
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6. If caliper assembly was removed, install the brake hose to the caliper.  

7. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX line.  

8. Bleed the brake system. (Refer to BLEEDING OF ABS SYSTEM )  

9. Depress the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes work, then test-drive. 

NOTE:

Engagement of the brake may require a greater pedal stroke immediately 
after the brake pads have been replaced as a set. Several applications of 
the brake will restore the normal pedal stroke.

 

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10. After installation, check for leaks at hose and line joints or connections, and retighten if necessary.  

INSPECTION 

FRONT BRAKE DISC THICKNESS CHECK 

1. Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, and measure the disc thickness at 8 points, at least, 

of same distance (5mm) front the brake disc outer circle. 

Front brake disc thickness 

Standard value: 30 mm (1.18 in.) 

Limit: 28 mm (1.10 in.) 

2. Thickness variation should not exceed 0.005 mm (0.0002 in.) (circumference) and 0.01 mm (0.0004 in.) 

(radius) at any directions.  

3. If wear exceeds the limit, replace the discs and pad assemblies on the left and right sides of the vehicle. 

Fig. 43: Measuring Front Brake Disc Thickness 
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FRONT BRAKE PAD CHECK 

1. Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it, if it is less than the specified value. 

Pad thickness 

Standard value: 10.5 mm (0.41 in.) 

 

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Service limit: 2 mm (0.0787 in.) 

Fig. 44: Identifying Pad Thickness 
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2. Check that grease is applied, to sliding contact points and the pad and backing metal for damage.  

FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN OUT CHECK 

1. Place a dial gauge about 5mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference of the brake disc, and measure the 

run out of the disc. 

Brake disc run out 

Limit: 0.03 mm (0.0012 in.) or less (new one) 

2. If the run out of the brake disc exceeds the limit specification, replace the disc, and then measure the run 

out again.  

3. If the run out does not exceed the limit specification, install the brake disc after turning it 180° and then 

check the run out of the brake disc again.  

4. If the run out cannot be corrected by changing the position of the brake disc, replace the brake disc. 

 

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Fig. 45: Checking Front Brake Disc Runout 
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SEIZING OF FRONT BRAKE DISC 

1. Remove the brake disc from hub using an M8 screw (A) if the brake disc has been seized with the hub 

due to corrosion or overheating. 

Fig. 46: Identifying Screw M8 
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MASTER CYLINDER 

COMPONENTS 

NOTE:

Be careful not to use a hammer. The disc can be damaged if you remove 
the disc from the hub by hammering.

 

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