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FRONT DISC BRAKE BR-31 < REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION > C D E G H I J K L M A B BR N O P 4. Hang cylinder body with a wire, and remove pads, pad retainers, shims, and shim cover from torque member. CAUTION: When removing the pad retainer from the torque member, lift it in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown so that it does not deform. INSTALLATION 1. Push piston in using suitable tool. CAUTION: In the case of replacing a pad with new one, check the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank because brake fluid returns to reservoir tank when pressing piston in. NOTE: Use a suitable tool to easily press piston. 2. Apply Molykote AS-880N grease or equivalent to between shim cover and shim. Install inner shim, inner shim cover to inner pad, and install outer shim, outer shim cover to outer pad. 3. Install pad retainers and pads to torque member. CAUTION: • Securely assemble pad retainers so that they are not being lifted up from torque member. • Both inner and outer pads have a pad return system on the pad retainer. Install pad return lever securely to pad wear sensor. 4. Install cylinder body to torque member. . Brake Burnishing Procedure INFOID:0000000006163295 Burnish contact surfaces between disc rotors and pads according to following procedure after refinishing or replacing rotors, after replacing pads, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. CAUTION: • Be careful of vehicle speed because the brake does not operate easily until pad and disc rotor are securely seated. • Only perform this procedure under safe road and traffic conditions. Use extreme caution. 1. 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 through 3 until pad and disc rotor are securely seated. SBR556E |