Note: When replacing the brake pads, it is not necessary to disconnect the brake hose or disassemble the brake caliper.
1. Measure:
- Brake pad wear limit «a»
Out of specification → Replace the brake pads as a set.
Brake pad thickness lining (inner): 6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Brake pad thickness lining (outer): 6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
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2. Install:
- Brake pad shims (onto the brake pads)
- Brake pads
- Brake pad spring
Note: Always install new brake pads, brake pad shims, and a brake pad spring as a set.
a. Connect a clear plastic hose «1» tightly to the bleed screw «2». Put the other end of the hose into an open container.
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b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw: 5 Nm (0.5 m·kg, 3.6 ft·lb).
d. Install a new brake pad shim «3» onto each new brake pad «4».
e. Install new brake pads and a new brake pad spring «5».
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3. Install:
- Brake caliper
- Brake pad pin
- Screw plug
Brake caliper bolt (front): 27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 20 ft·lb).
Brake caliper bolt (rear): 22 Nm (2.2 m·kg, 16 ft·lb).
4. Check:
- Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark «a» → Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to «Checking the brake fluid level».
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5. Check:
- Brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake system.
Refer to «Bleeding the hydraulic brake system».