3. Swing cylinder body upward. Then remove pad and anti-noise
shims.
CAUTION:
IWhen cylinder body is swung up, do not depress brake
pedal because piston will pop out.
IEnsure that brake fluid does not come into contact with
dustcover and rotor.
IBe careful not to twist brake hoses.
Brake pad thickness (new):
10 mm (0.39 in)
Wear limit (min. thickness):
2 mm (0.08 in)
IAfter installing new brake pads, check brake fluid level at
brake fluid reservoir.
Removal
IRemove torque member fixing bolts and union bolt.
Disassembly
Push out piston with dust cover with compressed air.
Use a wooden block so that the 2 pistons come out evenly.
CAUTION:
IWear protecting clothes and safety goggles.
IDo not hold your fingers in front of the pistons.
IBe careful not to scratch piston and/or cylinder faces.
Inspection
INSPECTION OF BRAKE DRAG FORCE
ªResidual pairº describes the friction pressure of the disc brake
shoes against the disc when the brake pedal is not applied.
1. Swing cylinder body upward.
2. Make sure that wheel bearing is adjusted properly. Refer to
section FA.
3. Measure rotating force (F
1).
NBR207
SBR012C
SBR085A
SBR168A
FRONT DISC BRAKE
Pad Replacement (Cont'd)
BR-27
