Front Brake Discs
Front Brake Disc Replacement
NOTE: Minimum disc thickness = 21.5 mm.
Preparations
Remove the hub cap and the wheel.
Remove front brake disc
Remove
- the brake pads.
- the retaining clip and the brake hose from the support.
- the complete brake caliper holder including the caliper; hang it on a steel wire to avoid damaging the brake hose.
- the brake disc.
NOTE: Do not depress the brake pedal when the brake pads have been removed.
Cleaning and inspecting brake disc and hub
NOTE: Cleaning is important for preventing lateral runout from brake disc.
Ensure that the hub flange is clean.
Remove rust using a iron scraper or a steel brush.
Inspect hub.
If the hub is damaged, lateral runout at the hub should be measured.
Installing front brake disc
NOTE: Be careful with the new brake disc, otherwise damage could occur, such as unevenness.
Install
- the new brake disc.
- the complete brake caliper holder including caliper; use new bolts. Tighten to 100 Nm.
- the brake pads.
- the wheel.