Removal
1. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts, then raise the affected part of the vehicle and secure it on stands.
2. Remove the appropriate wheel.
Front caliper FN-3
3. Remove the two bolts that secure the caliper to the steering knuckle and use a soft wire to hang the caliper from the body.
Front caliper FS-III
4. Remove the front brake pads.
Rear wheel support
5. Remove the two bolts securing the caliper bracket to the rear beam.
6. Using a wire with a hook, secure the caliper to the car body.
7. The brake caliper should not hang on the brake hose. The brake hose should not be stretched or twisted.
8. Remove the brake disc mounting screw.
9. Remove the brake disc.
Installation
1. Check the condition and measure the thickness of the brake disc.
Warning: When replacing a brake disc, the other brake disc must also be replaced to ensure uniform braking. When replacing brake discs, the brake pads must also be replaced.
2. Check and, if necessary, clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and hub.
3. When installing a new brake disc, remove the protective coating layer from its surface.
4. Install the brake disc onto the hub and secure it with a screw.
Front caliper FS-III
5. Install the front brake pads.
Front caliper FN-3
6. Install the caliper together with the brake pads.
7. Secure the caliper with bolts, tightening them to a torque of 125 Nm.
Rear wheel support
8. Install the caliper and secure it with bolts, tightening them to a torque of 65 Nm. Connect the handbrake cable.
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9. Install the wheel, then lower the vehicle and tighten the wheel bolts to 120 Nm.
11. Press the brake pedal hard several times to press the brake pads against the brake disc.
12. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top it up if necessary.
13. Adjust the handbrake cable.
Security Control Check
1. Check that the brake hoses are tightly tightened.
2. Check if the brake hose is secured in the holder.
3. Check that the bleed screws are securely tightened.
4. Check if the brake fluid level is sufficient.
5. Check with the engine running. Press the brake pedal with a force of 20–30 kg/m for about 10 seconds, but the pedal should not fall through.
6. Check the tightness of all listed connections.
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