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the side with the longer tang (Figure 16) points in
the direction of forward wheel rotation. The spring
must be installed with this same orientation during
assembly.
5. Remove the inboard brake pad (Figure 17) and
the outboard pad (Figure 18) from the caliper.
6. Inspect the brake pads as described in this
section.
7. When new pads are installed in the caliper, the
master cylinder brake fluid level rises as the caliper
pistons are repositioned.
a. Clean all dirt and foreign matter from the top
of the master cylinder.
b. Remove the master cylinder cover and the di-
aphragm from the master cylinder.
c. Install the old outboard pad into the caliper
(Figure 18). Use the pad to slowly push the
piston into the caliper until the piston bot-
toms. Constantly check the reservoir to make
sure brake fluid does not overflow. Remove
brake fluid if necessary.
d. Remove the outboard pad and repeat substep
c with the inboard pad.
e. The pistons should move freely. If they do not
move smoothly without sticking, the caliper
should be removed and serviced as described
in this chapter.
NOTE
When purchasing new pads, check
with the dealership to make sure the
friction compound of the new pads is
compatible with the disc material.
Remove any roughness from the
backs of the new pads with a fine cut
file.
CAUTION
Position each brake pad so the fric
tion material faces in toward the
brake disc.
8. Install a new outboard pad (Figure 18) into the
caliper, then install the inboard pad (Figure 17).
9. Install the upper pad pin (Figure 19) and secure
it with the clip (B, Figure 15). The clip must sit be-
tween the caliper body and the outboard pad.
10. Position the new pad spring so the side with the
long tang (Figure 16) points in the direction of for-
ward wheel rotation. See A, Figure 15.
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