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BR-40 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > [LHD] FRONT DISC BRAKE Torque Member Check the torque member for rust, wear, cracks or damage. Replace the member if any abnormal condition is Piston Check the surface of the piston for rust, wear, cracks or damage. Replace the piston if any abnormal condition CAUTION: A piston sliding surface is plated. Never polish with sandpaper. Sliding Pin and Sliding Pin Boot Check the sliding pins and sliding boots for rust, wear, cracks or damage. Replace the parts if any abnormal ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION Brake Burnishing Procedure Burnish contact surfaces between disc rotors and pads according to following procedure after refinishing or CAUTION: • Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate easily until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted. • Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution. Drive vehicle on straight, flat road. 2. Depress brake pedal with the power to stop vehicle within 3 to 5 seconds until the vehicle stops. 3. Drive without depressing brake for a few minutes to cool the brake. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely fitted. |