Removal
1. |
Remove the front wheel & tire.
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2. |
Loosen the hose eyebolt (C) and caliper mounting bolts (B), then
remove the front caliper assembly (A).
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3. |
Remove the front brake disc by loosening the screws (A).
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Replacement
Front Brake Pads |
1. |
Loosen the guide rod bolt (B) and pivot the caliper (A) up out
of the way.
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2. |
Replace pad shim (D), pad retainers (C) and brake pads (B) in
the caliper carrier (A).
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Inspection
Front Brake Disc Thickness Check |
1. |
Check the brake pads for wear and fade.
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2. |
Check the brake disc for damage and cracks.
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3. |
Remove all rust and contamination from the surface, and measure
the disc thickness at 8 points, at least, of same distance (5mm) from
the brake disc outer circle.
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4. |
If wear exceeds the limit, replace the discs and pad assembly
left and right of the vehicle.
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Front Brake Pad Check |
1. |
Check the pad wear. Measure the pad thickness and replace it,
if it is less than the specified value.
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2. |
Check the damage of pad, backing metal and contamination with
grease.
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Front Brake Disc Runout Check |
1. |
Place a dial gauge about 5mm (0.2 in.) from the outer circumference
of the brake disc, and measure the runout of the disc.
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2. |
If the runout of the brake disc exceeds the limit specification,
replace the disc, and then measure the runout again.
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3. |
If the runout does not exceed the limit specification, install
the brake disc after turning it 180В° and then check the runout of the
brake disc again.
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4. |
If the runout cannot be corrected by changing the position of
the brake disc, replace the brake disc.
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Installation
1. |
Installation is the reverse of removal.
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2. |
Use a SST (09581-11000) when installing the brake caliper assembly.
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3. |
After installation, bleed the
(Refer to Brake system bleeding)
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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shifting to either a higher or a lower gea ...
Brake/clutch fluid
Checking the brake/clutch fluid level
Check the fluid level in the reservoir periodically. The fluid level should be
between MAX and MIN marks on the side of the reservoir.
Before removing the r ...
Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release located on
the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment, the tailgate can be op ...