Front Brake Pad Inspection and Replacement
  1. Clean and degrease the outer supporting part (A) and the contact side of the piston (B) and the shim (C) of the front caliper. Make sure that no grease content was left.
  1. Peel the backing paper of the sticky shim that was attached to the inner pad and the outer pad.
  1. Apply a thin coat of Molykote M77 grease to the areas indicated by arrows. Wipe excess grease off the pads. Contaminated brake disc or pads reduce stopping ability. Keep grease off the brake disc and pads.
  1. Install the piston shim, then install the brake pads correctly.
    If you are reusing the pads, always reinstall the brake pads in their original positions to prevent a momentary loss of braking efficiency.
    NOTE:
    • Do not hold the sticky shim when installing the brake pad.
    • Keep any contaminant off the sticky shim.
    • Return the piston fully so as to prevent damaging the sticky shim.