Front Disc Brake Assembly: Installation

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Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the support.

Fig 1: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Support
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Install the support to the housing.
Tightening torque:

80 N.m (8.16 kgf-m, 59.0 ft-lb)
Apply a thin coat of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) or grease contained in the pad kit to the pad clip.

Fig 2: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote M7439 (Part No. K0770YA000) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Pad Clip
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Apply a thin coat of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) or grease contained in the pad kit to both surfaces of the pad inner shim.

Fig 3: Applying Thin Coat Of Molykote AS880N (Part No. K0777YA010) Or Grease Contained In Pad Kit To Both Surfaces Of Pad Inner Shim
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Install the pad to support.
CAUTION:
- Be sure to install so that the pad return spring faces the input side of the direction of brake rotor rotation, as shown in the illustration.
- Correctly install the pad return spring to the supporting surface of the pad clip as shown in the illustration.
- If the pad return spring is deformed or damaged, replace the brake pad.
  
  Fig 4: Brake Rotor Rotation System
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NOTE: Install the pad indicator in proper direction.

Fig 5: Pad Indicator Installation Position
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Install the caliper body to the support.
Tightening torque:

27 N.m (2.75 kgf-m, 19.9 ft-lb)
Connect the brake hose using a new brake hose gasket.
Tightening torque:

18 N.m (1.84 kgf-m, 13.3 ft-lb)
Bleed air from the brake system. < Ref. to PROCEDURE , Air Bleeding . >