Installation Procedure
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- Using a commercial brake caliper piston retracting tool, carefully push back the brake caliper piston until it is compressed completely into the caliper bore.
Install the brake pad retainers (1) to the caliper bracket (2).
- NOTE:
The wear sensor equipped disc brake pad must be mounted inboard of the rotor with the leading edge of the sensor facing the brake rotor during forward wheel rotation, or at the top of the pad when installed in vehicle position.
Install the brake pads (1, 2) to the caliper bracket (3).
- Remove the support, and rotate the brake caliper into position over the disc brake pads and to the caliper mounting bracket.
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Install the lower brake caliper guide pin bolt (1) and tighten to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
- Slowly release the brake pedal.
- Wait 15 seconds, then gradually apply the brake pedal approximately 2/3 of its travel distance again until a firm brake pedal apply is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
- Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level. Refer to Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling .
- Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .