Front Caliper, Ceramic, Repositioning: Installing

Always use new caliper bolts. Refer to the Parts.

-- Carefully press the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the brake pads installed over the brake rotor.

Always use new caliper bolts -1-. Refer to the Parts.

Fig 1: Brake Caliper Replacement Components Location

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-- Tighten the new brake caliper bolts -3- to 196 Nm.

-- Install the brake hose into the bracket on the pivot bearing.

-- Attach the brake pad wear wire -12-.

NOTE:

After installing a brake caliper, press the brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat the brake pads in their normal operating position.

-- Install the wheels.

Torque specification for wheel bolts WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

-- Lower vehicle.

CAUTION:

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.